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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.92, 3,071.68 and 1,231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.92, 3,071.68 and 1,231.19 is: 1,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.92 : 3,071.68 = 1,231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.92/3,071.68 = 1,231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.92x = 3,071.68 × 1,231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.92x = 3,781,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,819.12/2,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.99

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