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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.76, 3,331.50 and 834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.76, 3,331.50 and 834.28 is: 1,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.76 : 3,331.50 = 834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.76/3,331.50 = 834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.76x = 3,331.50 × 834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.76x = 2,779,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,403.82/2,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.56

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