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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.54, 3,340.95 and 911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.54, 3,340.95 and 911.25 is: 1,367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.54 : 3,340.95 = 911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.54/3,340.95 = 911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.54x = 3,340.95 × 911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.54x = 3,044,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,437.27/2,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.34

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