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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.07, 3,341.97 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.07, 3,341.97 and 929.52 is: 1,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.07 : 3,341.97 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.07/3,341.97 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.07x = 3,341.97 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.07x = 3,106,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,427.95/2,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.22

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