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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.78, 3,329.68 and 1,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.78, 3,329.68 and 1,251.84 is: 1,877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.78 : 3,329.68 = 1,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.78/3,329.68 = 1,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.78x = 3,329.68 × 1,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.78x = 4,168,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,226.61/2,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.77

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