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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.20, 3,330.86 and 833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.20, 3,330.86 and 833.54 is: 1,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.20 : 3,330.86 = 833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.20/3,330.86 = 833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.20x = 3,330.86 × 833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.20x = 2,776,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,384.22/2,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.51

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