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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.10, 3,364.20 and 855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.10, 3,364.20 and 855.48 is: 1,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.10 : 3,364.20 = 855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.10/3,364.20 = 855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.10x = 3,364.20 × 855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.10x = 2,878,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,005.82/2,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.05

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