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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.14, 3,347.13 and 844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.14, 3,347.13 and 844.89 is: 1,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.14 : 3,347.13 = 844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.14/3,347.13 = 844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.14x = 3,347.13 × 844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.14x = 2,827,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,956.67/2,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.49

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