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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.86, 3,344.14 and 842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.86, 3,344.14 and 842.18 is: 1,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.86 : 3,344.14 = 842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.86/3,344.14 = 842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.86x = 3,344.14 × 842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.86x = 2,816,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,367.83/2,229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.02

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