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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.12, 3,337.98 and 1,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.12, 3,337.98 and 1,252.84 is: 1,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.12 : 3,337.98 = 1,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.12/3,337.98 = 1,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.12x = 3,337.98 × 1,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.12x = 4,181,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,954.86/2,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.22

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