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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.49, 3,086.91 and 1,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.49, 3,086.91 and 1,451.25 is: 2,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.49 : 3,086.91 = 1,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.49/3,086.91 = 1,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.49x = 3,086.91 × 1,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.49x = 4,479,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,878.14/2,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.19

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