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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.78, 3,303.20 and 833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.78, 3,303.20 and 833.82 is: 1,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.78 : 3,303.20 = 833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.78/3,303.20 = 833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.78x = 3,303.20 × 833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.78x = 2,754,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,253.54/2,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.36

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