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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.83, 3,335.65 and 838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.83, 3,335.65 and 838.06 is: 1,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.83 : 3,335.65 = 838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.83/3,335.65 = 838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.83x = 3,335.65 × 838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.83x = 2,795,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,464.40/2,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.48

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