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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.10, 3,341.85 and 928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.10, 3,341.85 and 928.70 is: 1,393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.10 : 3,341.85 = 928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.10/3,341.85 = 928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.10x = 3,341.85 × 928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.10x = 3,103,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,576.10/2,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.55

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