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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.55, 3,338.59 and 911.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.55, 3,338.59 and 911.23 is: 1,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.55 : 3,338.59 = 911.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.55/3,338.59 = 911.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.55x = 3,338.59 × 911.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.55x = 3,042,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,216.16/2,226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.34

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