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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.33, 3,399.30 and 1,225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.33, 3,399.30 and 1,225.35 is: 1,838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.33 : 3,399.30 = 1,225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.33/3,399.30 = 1,225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.33x = 3,399.30 × 1,225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.33x = 4,165,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,332.26/2,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.73

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