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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.63, 3,329.81 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.63, 3,329.81 and 833.08 is: 1,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.63 : 3,329.81 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.63/3,329.81 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.63x = 3,329.81 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.63x = 2,773,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,989.79/2,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.75

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