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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.93, 3,336.48 and 837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.93, 3,336.48 and 837.28 is: 1,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.93 : 3,336.48 = 837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.93/3,336.48 = 837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.93x = 3,336.48 × 837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.93x = 2,793,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,572.15/2,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.14

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