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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.86, 3,341.83 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.86, 3,341.83 and 841.32 is: 1,262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.86 : 3,341.83 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.86/3,341.83 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.86x = 3,341.83 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.86x = 2,811,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,548.42/2,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.00

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