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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.18, 3,343.04 and 841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.18, 3,343.04 and 841.92 is: 1,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.18 : 3,343.04 = 841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.18/3,343.04 = 841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.18x = 3,343.04 × 841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.18x = 2,814,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,551.31/2,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.16

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