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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.03, 3,071.95 and 1,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.03, 3,071.95 and 1,231.35 is: 1,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.03 : 3,071.95 = 1,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.03/3,071.95 = 1,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.03x = 3,071.95 × 1,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.03x = 3,782,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,651.78/2,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.28

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