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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.52, 3,398.11 and 1,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.52, 3,398.11 and 1,225.28 is: 1,836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.52 : 3,398.11 = 1,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.52/3,398.11 = 1,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.52x = 3,398.11 × 1,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.52x = 4,163,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,619.23/2,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.20

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