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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.72, 3,336.72 and 925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.72, 3,336.72 and 925.24 is: 1,385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.72 : 3,336.72 = 925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.72/3,336.72 = 925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.72x = 3,336.72 × 925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.72x = 3,087,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,266.81/2,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.84

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