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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.45, 3,339.94 and 1,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.45, 3,339.94 and 1,252.50 is: 1,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.45 : 3,339.94 = 1,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.45/3,339.94 = 1,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.45x = 3,339.94 × 1,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.45x = 4,183,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,274.85/2,228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.21

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