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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.86, 3,339.65 and 839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.86, 3,339.65 and 839.18 is: 1,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.86 : 3,339.65 = 839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.86/3,339.65 = 839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.86x = 3,339.65 × 839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.86x = 2,802,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,546.59/2,226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.52

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