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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.15, 3,337.23 and 1,250.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.15, 3,337.23 and 1,250.19 is: 1,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.15 : 3,337.23 = 1,250.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.15/3,337.23 = 1,250.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.15x = 3,337.23 × 1,250.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.15x = 4,172,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,171.57/2,226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.16

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