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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.33, 3,366.36 and 838.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.33, 3,366.36 and 838.47 is: 1,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.33 : 3,366.36 = 838.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.33/3,366.36 = 838.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.33x = 3,366.36 × 838.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.33x = 2,822,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,591.87/2,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.65

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