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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.35, 3,336.57 and 837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.35, 3,336.57 and 837.81 is: 1,256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.35 : 3,336.57 = 837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.35/3,336.57 = 837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.35x = 3,336.57 × 837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.35x = 2,795,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,411.71/2,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.73

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