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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.13, 3,338.88 and 1,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.13, 3,338.88 and 1,251.30 is: 1,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.13 : 3,338.88 = 1,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.13/3,338.88 = 1,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.13x = 3,338.88 × 1,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.13x = 4,177,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,940.54/2,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.62

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