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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.30, 3,356.79 and 922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.30, 3,356.79 and 922.24 is: 1,382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.30 : 3,356.79 = 922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.30/3,356.79 = 922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.30x = 3,356.79 × 922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.30x = 3,095,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,753.05/2,239.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.47

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