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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.14, 4,211.12 and 833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.14, 4,211.12 and 833.22 is: 1,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.14 : 4,211.12 = 833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.14/4,211.12 = 833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.14x = 4,211.12 × 833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.14x = 3,508,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,791.49/2,808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.51

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