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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.62, 3,345.19 and 843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.62, 3,345.19 and 843.36 is: 1,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.62 : 3,345.19 = 843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.62/3,345.19 = 843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.62x = 3,345.19 × 843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.62x = 2,821,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,182.71/2,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.32

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