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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.68, 3,341.63 and 911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.68, 3,341.63 and 911.90 is: 1,366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.68 : 3,341.63 = 911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.68/3,341.63 = 911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.68x = 3,341.63 × 911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.68x = 3,047,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,227.84/2,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.67

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