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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.62, 3,330.96 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.62, 3,330.96 and 833.70 is: 1,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.62 : 3,330.96 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.62/3,330.96 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.62x = 3,330.96 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.62x = 2,777,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,021.35/2,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.56

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