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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.01, 3,341.10 and 840.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.01, 3,341.10 and 840.63 is: 1,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.01 : 3,341.10 = 840.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.01/3,341.10 = 840.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.01x = 3,341.10 × 840.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.01x = 2,808,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,628.89/2,228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.60

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