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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.42, 3,331.28 and 834.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.42, 3,331.28 and 834.86 is: 1,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.42 : 3,331.28 = 834.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.42/3,331.28 = 834.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.42x = 3,331.28 × 834.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.42x = 2,781,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,152.42/2,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.41

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