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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.60, 3,338.40 and 857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.60, 3,338.40 and 857.60 is: 1,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.60 : 3,338.40 = 857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.60/3,338.40 = 857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.60x = 3,338.40 × 857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.60x = 2,863,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,011.84/2,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.40

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