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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.97, 3,332.75 and 834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.97, 3,332.75 and 834.84 is: 1,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.97 : 3,332.75 = 834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.97/3,332.75 = 834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.97x = 3,332.75 × 834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.97x = 2,782,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,308.84/2,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.18

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