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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.95, 3,072.90 and 1,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.95, 3,072.90 and 1,232.20 is: 1,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.95 : 3,072.90 = 1,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.95/3,072.90 = 1,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.95x = 3,072.90 × 1,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.95x = 3,786,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,427.38/2,226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.27

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