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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.18, 3,336.36 and 837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.18, 3,336.36 and 837.37 is: 1,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.18 : 3,336.36 = 837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.18/3,336.36 = 837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.18x = 3,336.36 × 837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.18x = 2,793,767.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,767.77/2,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.09

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