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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.41, 3,342.66 and 929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.41, 3,342.66 and 929.89 is: 1,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.41 : 3,342.66 = 929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.41/3,342.66 = 929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.41x = 3,342.66 × 929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.41x = 3,108,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,306.11/2,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.85

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