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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.37, 3,333.58 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.37, 3,333.58 and 836.02 is: 1,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.37 : 3,333.58 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.37/3,333.58 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.37x = 3,333.58 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.37x = 2,786,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,939.55/2,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.04

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