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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.33, 3,339.03 and 839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.33, 3,339.03 and 839.64 is: 1,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.33 : 3,339.03 = 839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.33/3,339.03 = 839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.33x = 3,339.03 × 839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.33x = 2,803,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,583.15/2,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.28

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