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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.62, 3,344.72 and 824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.62, 3,344.72 and 824.13 is: 1,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.62 : 3,344.72 = 824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.62/3,344.72 = 824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.62x = 3,344.72 × 824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.62x = 2,756,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,484.09/2,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.30

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