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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.74, 3,330.07 and 833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.74, 3,330.07 and 833.07 is: 1,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.74 : 3,330.07 = 833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.74/3,330.07 = 833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.74x = 3,330.07 × 833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.74x = 2,774,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,196.51/2,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.78

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