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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.28, 3,362.18 and 925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.28, 3,362.18 and 925.68 is: 1,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.28 : 3,362.18 = 925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.28/3,362.18 = 925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.28x = 3,362.18 × 925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.28x = 3,112,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,302.78/2,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.01

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