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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.32, 3,342.54 and 842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.32, 3,342.54 and 842.60 is: 1,263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.32 : 3,342.54 = 842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.32/3,342.54 = 842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.32x = 3,342.54 × 842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.32x = 2,816,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,424.20/2,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.36

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