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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.83, 3,337.05 and 1,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.83, 3,337.05 and 1,250.88 is: 1,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.83 : 3,337.05 = 1,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.83/3,337.05 = 1,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.83x = 3,337.05 × 1,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.83x = 4,174,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,240.76/2,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.52

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