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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.84, 3,337.47 and 1,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.84, 3,337.47 and 1,250.98 is: 1,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.84 : 3,337.47 = 1,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.84/3,337.47 = 1,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.84x = 3,337.47 × 1,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.84x = 4,175,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,099.88/2,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.06

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