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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.68, 3,335.55 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.68, 3,335.55 and 926.44 is: 1,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.68 : 3,335.55 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.68/3,335.55 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.68x = 3,335.55 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.68x = 3,090,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,186.94/2,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.42

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