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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.86, 3,343.20 and 842.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.86, 3,343.20 and 842.42 is: 1,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.86 : 3,343.20 = 842.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.86/3,343.20 = 842.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.86x = 3,343.20 × 842.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.86x = 2,816,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,378.54/2,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.60

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