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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.91, 3,073.17 and 1,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.91, 3,073.17 and 1,232.17 is: 1,700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.91 : 3,073.17 = 1,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.91/3,073.17 = 1,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.91x = 3,073.17 × 1,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.91x = 3,786,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,667.88/2,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.41

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