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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.88, 3,073.07 and 1,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.88, 3,073.07 and 1,232.11 is: 1,700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.88 : 3,073.07 = 1,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.88/3,073.07 = 1,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.88x = 3,073.07 × 1,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.88x = 3,786,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,338.75/2,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.29

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