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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.63, 3,338.13 and 1,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.63, 3,338.13 and 1,250.80 is: 1,876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.63 : 3,338.13 = 1,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.63/3,338.13 = 1,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.63x = 3,338.13 × 1,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.63x = 4,175,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,333.00/2,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.87

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