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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.86, 3,342.62 and 841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.86, 3,342.62 and 841.20 is: 1,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.86 : 3,342.62 = 841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.86/3,342.62 = 841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.86x = 3,342.62 × 841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.86x = 2,811,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,811.94/2,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.55

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