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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.52, 3,416.86 and 1,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.52, 3,416.86 and 1,237.25 is: 1,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.52 : 3,416.86 = 1,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.52/3,416.86 = 1,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.52x = 3,416.86 × 1,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.52x = 4,227,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,510.04/2,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.19

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