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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.08, 3,337.43 and 1,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.08, 3,337.43 and 1,251.13 is: 1,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.08 : 3,337.43 = 1,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.08/3,337.43 = 1,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.08x = 3,337.43 × 1,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.08x = 4,175,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,544.20/2,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.90

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