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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.96, 3,303.16 and 834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.96, 3,303.16 and 834.64 is: 1,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.96 : 3,303.16 = 834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.96/3,303.16 = 834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.96x = 3,303.16 × 834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.96x = 2,756,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,949.46/2,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.48

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