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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.55, 3,339.09 and 839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.55, 3,339.09 and 839.28 is: 1,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.55 : 3,339.09 = 839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.55/3,339.09 = 839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.55x = 3,339.09 × 839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.55x = 2,802,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,429.89/2,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.21

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