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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.76 and 839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.76 and 839.52 is: 1,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.02 : 3,337.76 = 839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.02/3,337.76 = 839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.02x = 3,337.76 × 839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.02x = 2,802,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,125.40/2,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.37

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