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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.44, 3,333.38 and 835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.44, 3,333.38 and 835.71 is: 1,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.44 : 3,333.38 = 835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.44/3,333.38 = 835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.44x = 3,333.38 × 835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.44x = 2,785,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,734.82/2,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.02

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