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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.20, 3,331.60 and 834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.20, 3,331.60 and 834.52 is: 1,252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.20 : 3,331.60 = 834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.20/3,331.60 = 834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.20x = 3,331.60 × 834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.20x = 2,780,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,286.83/2,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.27

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