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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.75, 3,304.07 and 833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.75, 3,304.07 and 833.75 is: 1,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.75 : 3,304.07 = 833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.75/3,304.07 = 833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.75x = 3,304.07 × 833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.75x = 2,754,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,768.36/2,201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.17

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