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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.96, 3,341.25 and 928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.96, 3,341.25 and 928.53 is: 1,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.96 : 3,341.25 = 928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.96/3,341.25 = 928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.96x = 3,341.25 × 928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.96x = 3,102,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,450.86/2,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.13

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