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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.27, 3,339.71 and 927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.27, 3,339.71 and 927.44 is: 1,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.27 : 3,339.71 = 927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.27/3,339.71 = 927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.27x = 3,339.71 × 927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.27x = 3,097,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,380.64/2,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.29

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