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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.65, 3,337.22 and 1,250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.65, 3,337.22 and 1,250.79 is: 1,873.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.65 : 3,337.22 = 1,250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.65/3,337.22 = 1,250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.65x = 3,337.22 × 1,250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.65x = 4,174,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,155.15/2,227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.79

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