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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.16, 3,336.61 and 837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.16, 3,336.61 and 837.62 is: 1,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.16 : 3,336.61 = 837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.16/3,336.61 = 837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.16x = 3,336.61 × 837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.16x = 2,794,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,793.66/2,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.56

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