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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.33, 3,329.94 and 835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.33, 3,329.94 and 835.59 is: 1,252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.33 : 3,329.94 = 835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.33/3,329.94 = 835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.33x = 3,329.94 × 835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.33x = 2,782,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,462.03/2,221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.61

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