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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.22, 3,364.30 and 855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.22, 3,364.30 and 855.70 is: 1,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.22 : 3,364.30 = 855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.22/3,364.30 = 855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.22x = 3,364.30 × 855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.22x = 2,878,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,824.17/2,242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.92

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