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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.01, 3,342.60 and 841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.01, 3,342.60 and 841.63 is: 1,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.01 : 3,342.60 = 841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.01/3,342.60 = 841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.01x = 3,342.60 × 841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.01x = 2,813,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,232.44/2,229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.10

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