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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.85, 3,339.24 and 839.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.85, 3,339.24 and 839.15 is: 1,258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.85 : 3,339.24 = 839.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.85/3,339.24 = 839.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.85x = 3,339.24 × 839.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.85x = 2,802,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,123.25/2,225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.90

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