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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.34, 3,341.14 and 841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.34, 3,341.14 and 841.02 is: 1,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.34 : 3,341.14 = 841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.34/3,341.14 = 841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.34x = 3,341.14 × 841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.34x = 2,809,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,967.67/2,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.45

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