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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.40, 3,365.22 and 838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.40, 3,365.22 and 838.24 is: 1,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.40 : 3,365.22 = 838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.40/3,365.22 = 838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.40x = 3,365.22 × 838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.40x = 2,820,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,862.01/2,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.84

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