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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.93, 3,072.99 and 1,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.93, 3,072.99 and 1,232.13 is: 1,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.93 : 3,072.99 = 1,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.93/3,072.99 = 1,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.93x = 3,072.99 × 1,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.93x = 3,786,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,323.17/2,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.24

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