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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.24, 3,314.10 and 841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.24, 3,314.10 and 841.24 is: 1,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.24 : 3,314.10 = 841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.24/3,314.10 = 841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.24x = 3,314.10 × 841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.24x = 2,787,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,953.48/2,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.95

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