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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.66, 3,341.28 and 840.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.66, 3,341.28 and 840.97 is: 1,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.66 : 3,341.28 = 840.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.66/3,341.28 = 840.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.66x = 3,341.28 × 840.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.66x = 2,809,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,895.33/2,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.93

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