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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.59, 3,302.92 and 833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.59, 3,302.92 and 833.63 is: 1,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.59 : 3,302.92 = 833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.59/3,302.92 = 833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.59x = 3,302.92 × 833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.59x = 2,753,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,394.60/2,202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.07

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