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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.22, 3,225.18 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.22, 3,225.18 and 833.70 is: 1,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.22 : 3,225.18 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.22/3,225.18 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.22x = 3,225.18 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.22x = 2,688,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,832.57/2,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.49

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