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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.96, 3,335.74 and 836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.96, 3,335.74 and 836.84 is: 1,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.96 : 3,335.74 = 836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.96/3,335.74 = 836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.96x = 3,335.74 × 836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.96x = 2,791,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,480.66/2,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.18

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