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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.48, 3,342.72 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.48, 3,342.72 and 841.44 is: 1,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.48 : 3,342.72 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.48/3,342.72 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.48x = 3,342.72 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.48x = 2,812,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,698.32/2,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.16

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