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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.36, 3,340.10 and 927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.36, 3,340.10 and 927.56 is: 1,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.36 : 3,340.10 = 927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.36/3,340.10 = 927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.36x = 3,340.10 × 927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.36x = 3,098,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,143.16/2,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.57

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