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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.30, 3,331.91 and 835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.30, 3,331.91 and 835.24 is: 1,251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.30 : 3,331.91 = 835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.30/3,331.91 = 835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.30x = 3,331.91 × 835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.30x = 2,782,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,932.79/2,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.71

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