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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.93, 3,339.73 and 839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.93, 3,339.73 and 839.61 is: 1,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.93 : 3,339.73 = 839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.93/3,339.73 = 839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.93x = 3,339.73 × 839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.93x = 2,804,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,071.75/2,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.73

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