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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212, 3,319.62 and 844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212, 3,319.62 and 844 is: 1,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212 : 3,319.62 = 844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212/3,319.62 = 844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212x = 3,319.62 × 844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212x = 2,801,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,759.28/2,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.62

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