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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.64, 3,339.42 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.64, 3,339.42 and 858.60 is: 1,288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.64 : 3,339.42 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.64/3,339.42 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.64x = 3,339.42 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.64x = 2,867,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,226.01/2,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.27

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