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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.41, 3,341.16 and 928.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.41, 3,341.16 and 928.89 is: 1,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.41 : 3,341.16 = 928.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.41/3,341.16 = 928.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.41x = 3,341.16 × 928.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.41x = 3,103,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,570.11/2,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.35

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