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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.15, 3,302.26 and 833.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.15, 3,302.26 and 833.19 is: 1,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.15 : 3,302.26 = 833.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.15/3,302.26 = 833.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.15x = 3,302.26 × 833.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.15x = 2,751,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,410.01/2,202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.42

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