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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.66, 3,342.99 and 841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.66, 3,342.99 and 841.22 is: 1,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.66 : 3,342.99 = 841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.66/3,342.99 = 841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.66x = 3,342.99 × 841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.66x = 2,812,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,190.05/2,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.83

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