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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.48, 3,357.37 and 922.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.48, 3,357.37 and 922.21 is: 1,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.48 : 3,357.37 = 922.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.48/3,357.37 = 922.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.48x = 3,357.37 × 922.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.48x = 3,096,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,183.40/2,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.78

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