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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.88, 3,339.60 and 840.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.88, 3,339.60 and 840.70 is: 1,260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.88 : 3,339.60 = 840.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.88/3,339.60 = 840.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.88x = 3,339.60 × 840.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.88x = 2,807,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,601.72/2,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.78

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