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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.20, 3,334.60 and 836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.20, 3,334.60 and 836.52 is: 1,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.20 : 3,334.60 = 836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.20/3,334.60 = 836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.20x = 3,334.60 × 836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.20x = 2,789,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,459.59/2,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.27

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