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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.28, 3,338.97 and 840.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.28, 3,338.97 and 840.25 is: 1,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.28 : 3,338.97 = 840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.28/3,338.97 = 840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.28x = 3,338.97 × 840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.28x = 2,805,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,575.29/2,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.64

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