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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.23, 3,361.16 and 855.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.23, 3,361.16 and 855.17 is: 1,281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.23 : 3,361.16 = 855.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.23/3,361.16 = 855.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.23x = 3,361.16 × 855.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.23x = 2,874,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,342.12/2,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.91

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