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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.58, 3,558.90 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.58, 3,558.90 and 833.22 is: 1,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.58 : 3,558.90 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.58/3,558.90 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.58x = 3,558.90 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.58x = 2,965,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,346.66/2,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.84

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