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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.37, 3,397.53 and 1,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.37, 3,397.53 and 1,225.10 is: 1,838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.37 : 3,397.53 = 1,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.37/3,397.53 = 1,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.37x = 3,397.53 × 1,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.37x = 4,162,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,310.94/2,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.18

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