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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.16, 3,340.08 and 927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.16, 3,340.08 and 927.52 is: 1,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.16 : 3,340.08 = 927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.16/3,340.08 = 927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.16x = 3,340.08 × 927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.16x = 3,097,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,991.00/2,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.63

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