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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.09, 3,338.46 and 928.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.09, 3,338.46 and 928.93 is: 1,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.09 : 3,338.46 = 928.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.09/3,338.46 = 928.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.09x = 3,338.46 × 928.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.09x = 3,101,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,195.65/2,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.49

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