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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.51, 3,330.21 and 833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.51, 3,330.21 and 833.51 is: 1,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.51 : 3,330.21 = 833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.51/3,330.21 = 833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.51x = 3,330.21 × 833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.51x = 2,775,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,763.34/2,219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.62

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