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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.71, 3,072.88 and 1,232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.71, 3,072.88 and 1,232.05 is: 1,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.71 : 3,072.88 = 1,232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.71/3,072.88 = 1,232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.71x = 3,072.88 × 1,232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.71x = 3,785,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,941.80/2,226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.24

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