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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.31, 3,331.95 and 835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.31, 3,331.95 and 835.39 is: 1,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.31 : 3,331.95 = 835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.31/3,331.95 = 835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.31x = 3,331.95 × 835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.31x = 2,783,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,477.71/2,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.52

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