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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.73, 3,336.27 and 838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.73, 3,336.27 and 838.11 is: 1,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.73 : 3,336.27 = 838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.73/3,336.27 = 838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.73x = 3,336.27 × 838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.73x = 2,796,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,161.25/2,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.29

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