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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.50, 3,379.14 and 1,212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.50, 3,379.14 and 1,212.27 is: 1,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.50 : 3,379.14 = 1,212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.50/3,379.14 = 1,212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.50x = 3,379.14 × 1,212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.50x = 4,096,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,430.05/2,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.42

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