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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.52, 3,344.40 and 931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.52, 3,344.40 and 931.04 is: 1,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.52 : 3,344.40 = 931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.52/3,344.40 = 931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.52x = 3,344.40 × 931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.52x = 3,113,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,770.18/2,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.61

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