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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.62, 3,334.83 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.62, 3,334.83 and 836.07 is: 1,253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.62 : 3,334.83 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.62/3,334.83 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.62x = 3,334.83 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.62x = 2,788,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,160.31/2,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.88

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