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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.54, 3,342.45 and 912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.54, 3,342.45 and 912.25 is: 1,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.54 : 3,342.45 = 912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.54/3,342.45 = 912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.54x = 3,342.45 × 912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.54x = 3,049,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,150.01/2,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.84

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