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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.87, 3,345.15 and 843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.87, 3,345.15 and 843.30 is: 1,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.87 : 3,345.15 = 843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.87/3,345.15 = 843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.87x = 3,345.15 × 843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.87x = 2,820,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,965.00/2,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.08

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