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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.77, 3,338.26 and 819.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.77, 3,338.26 and 819.91 is: 1,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.77 : 3,338.26 = 819.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.77/3,338.26 = 819.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.77x = 3,338.26 × 819.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.77x = 2,737,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,072.76/2,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.72

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