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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.44, 3,337.65 and 838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.44, 3,337.65 and 838.92 is: 1,258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.44 : 3,337.65 = 838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.44/3,337.65 = 838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.44x = 3,337.65 × 838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.44x = 2,800,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,021.34/2,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.19

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