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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.77, 3,340.46 and 927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.77, 3,340.46 and 927.94 is: 1,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.77 : 3,340.46 = 927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.77/3,340.46 = 927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.77x = 3,340.46 × 927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.77x = 3,099,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,740.42/2,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.03

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