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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.80, 3,340.01 and 1,252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.80, 3,340.01 and 1,252.85 is: 1,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.80 : 3,340.01 = 1,252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.80/3,340.01 = 1,252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.80x = 3,340.01 × 1,252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.80x = 4,184,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,525.26/2,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.48

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