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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.79, 3,364.05 and 925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.79, 3,364.05 and 925.97 is: 1,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.79 : 3,364.05 = 925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.79/3,364.05 = 925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.79x = 3,364.05 × 925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.79x = 3,115,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,017.61/2,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.91

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