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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.41, 3,339.34 and 927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.41, 3,339.34 and 927.71 is: 1,391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.41 : 3,339.34 = 927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.41/3,339.34 = 927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.41x = 3,339.34 × 927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.41x = 3,097,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,939.11/2,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.45

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