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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.73, 3,339.18 and 1,251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.73, 3,339.18 and 1,251.77 is: 1,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.73 : 3,339.18 = 1,251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.73/3,339.18 = 1,251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.73x = 3,339.18 × 1,251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.73x = 4,179,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,868.65/2,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.29

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