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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.94, 3,338.67 and 840.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.94, 3,338.67 and 840.22 is: 1,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.94 : 3,338.67 = 840.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.94/3,338.67 = 840.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.94x = 3,338.67 × 840.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.94x = 2,805,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,226.17/2,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.68

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