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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.36, 3,338.40 and 926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.36, 3,338.40 and 926.96 is: 1,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.36 : 3,338.40 = 926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.36/3,338.40 = 926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.36x = 3,338.40 × 926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.36x = 3,094,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,563.26/2,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.59

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