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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.38, 3,335.09 and 837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.38, 3,335.09 and 837.02 is: 1,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.38 : 3,335.09 = 837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.38/3,335.09 = 837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.38x = 3,335.09 × 837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.38x = 2,791,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,541.18/2,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.54

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