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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.20, 3,483.36 and 841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.20, 3,483.36 and 841.72 is: 1,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.20 : 3,483.36 = 841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.20/3,483.36 = 841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.20x = 3,483.36 × 841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.20x = 2,932,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,013.78/2,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.60

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