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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.88, 3,344.94 and 930.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.88, 3,344.94 and 930.04 is: 1,395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.88 : 3,344.94 = 930.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.88/3,344.94 = 930.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.88x = 3,344.94 × 930.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.88x = 3,110,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,928.00/2,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.11

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