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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.78, 3,337.14 and 838.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.78, 3,337.14 and 838.42 is: 1,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.78 : 3,337.14 = 838.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.78/3,337.14 = 838.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.78x = 3,337.14 × 838.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.78x = 2,797,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,924.92/2,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.62

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