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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.19, 3,346.56 and 1,257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.19, 3,346.56 and 1,257.23 is: 1,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.19 : 3,346.56 = 1,257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.19/3,346.56 = 1,257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.19x = 3,346.56 × 1,257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.19x = 4,207,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,395.63/2,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.03

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