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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.45, 3,072.37 and 1,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.45, 3,072.37 and 1,231.67 is: 1,699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.45 : 3,072.37 = 1,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.45/3,072.37 = 1,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.45x = 3,072.37 × 1,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.45x = 3,784,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,145.96/2,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.63

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