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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.10, 3,335.90 and 1,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.10, 3,335.90 and 1,250.94 is: 1,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.10 : 3,335.90 = 1,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.10/3,335.90 = 1,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.10x = 3,335.90 × 1,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.10x = 4,173,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,010.75/2,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.43

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