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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.05, 3,336.32 and 837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.05, 3,336.32 and 837.50 is: 1,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.05 : 3,336.32 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.05/3,336.32 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.05x = 3,336.32 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.05x = 2,794,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,153.41/2,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.90

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