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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.90, 3,336.69 and 926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.90, 3,336.69 and 926.12 is: 1,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.90 : 3,336.69 = 926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.90/3,336.69 = 926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.90x = 3,336.69 × 926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.90x = 3,090,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,175.34/2,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.28

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