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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.88, 3,338.82 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.88, 3,338.82 and 925.83 is: 1,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.88 : 3,338.82 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.88/3,338.82 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.88x = 3,338.82 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.88x = 3,091,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,179.72/2,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.75

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