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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.84, 3,336.95 and 928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.84, 3,336.95 and 928.28 is: 1,391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.84 : 3,336.95 = 928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.84/3,336.95 = 928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.84x = 3,336.95 × 928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.84x = 3,097,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,609.58/2,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.66

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