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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.10, 3,334.92 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.10, 3,334.92 and 836.02 is: 1,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.10 : 3,334.92 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.10/3,334.92 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.10x = 3,334.92 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.10x = 2,788,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,059.82/2,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.13

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