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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.24, 3,339.24 and 992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.24, 3,339.24 and 992.88 is: 1,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.24 : 3,339.24 = 992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.24/3,339.24 = 992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.24x = 3,339.24 × 992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.24x = 3,315,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,464.61/2,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.27

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