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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.36, 3,329.30 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.36, 3,329.30 and 833.22 is: 1,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.36 : 3,329.30 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.36/3,329.30 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.36x = 3,329.30 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.36x = 2,774,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,041.43/2,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.80

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