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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.37, 3,363.20 and 855.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.37, 3,363.20 and 855.75 is: 1,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.37 : 3,363.20 = 855.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.37/3,363.20 = 855.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.37x = 3,363.20 × 855.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.37x = 2,878,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,074.76/2,242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.50

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