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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.54, 3,072.77 and 1,231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.54, 3,072.77 and 1,231.83 is: 1,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.54 : 3,072.77 = 1,231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.54/3,072.77 = 1,231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.54x = 3,072.77 × 1,231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.54x = 3,785,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,130.27/2,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.01

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