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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.71, 3,347.36 and 1,257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.71, 3,347.36 and 1,257.75 is: 1,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.71 : 3,347.36 = 1,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.71/3,347.36 = 1,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.71x = 3,347.36 × 1,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.71x = 4,210,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,142.04/2,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.82

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