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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.24, 3,318.60 and 844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.24, 3,318.60 and 844.24 is: 1,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.24 : 3,318.60 = 844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.24/3,318.60 = 844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.24x = 3,318.60 × 844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.24x = 2,801,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,694.86/2,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.45

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