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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.31, 3,333.45 and 836.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.31, 3,333.45 and 836.39 is: 1,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.31 : 3,333.45 = 836.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.31/3,333.45 = 836.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.31x = 3,333.45 × 836.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.31x = 2,788,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,064.25/2,223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.02

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