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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.02, 3,357.17 and 1,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.02, 3,357.17 and 1,250.82 is: 1,876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.02 : 3,357.17 = 1,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.02/3,357.17 = 1,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.02x = 3,357.17 × 1,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.02x = 4,199,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,209.13/2,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.31

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