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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.06, 3,346.37 and 1,257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.06, 3,346.37 and 1,257.10 is: 1,883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.06 : 3,346.37 = 1,257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.06/3,346.37 = 1,257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.06x = 3,346.37 × 1,257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.06x = 4,206,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,721.73/2,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.84

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