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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.52, 3,338.28 and 927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.52, 3,338.28 and 927.36 is: 1,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.52 : 3,338.28 = 927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.52/3,338.28 = 927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.52x = 3,338.28 × 927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.52x = 3,095,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,787.34/2,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.04

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