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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.38, 3,345.94 and 844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.38, 3,345.94 and 844.22 is: 1,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.38 : 3,345.94 = 844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.38/3,345.94 = 844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.38x = 3,345.94 × 844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.38x = 2,824,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,718.89/2,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.91

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