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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.65, 3,333.74 and 1,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.65, 3,333.74 and 1,251.03 is: 1,874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.65 : 3,333.74 = 1,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.65/3,333.74 = 1,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.65x = 3,333.74 × 1,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.65x = 4,170,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,602.50/2,224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.72

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