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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.31, 3,328.95 and 833.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.31, 3,328.95 and 833.39 is: 1,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.31 : 3,328.95 = 833.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.31/3,328.95 = 833.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.31x = 3,328.95 × 833.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.31x = 2,774,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,307.92/2,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.51

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