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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.07, 3,340.53 and 1,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.07, 3,340.53 and 1,253.18 is: 1,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.07 : 3,340.53 = 1,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.07/3,340.53 = 1,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.07x = 3,340.53 × 1,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.07x = 4,186,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,268.68/2,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.72

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