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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.33, 3,366.63 and 927.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.33, 3,366.63 and 927.81 is: 1,391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.33 : 3,366.63 = 927.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.33/3,366.63 = 927.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.33x = 3,366.63 × 927.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.33x = 3,123,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,592.98/2,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.77

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