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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.03, 3,073.34 and 1,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.03, 3,073.34 and 1,232.28 is: 1,700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.03 : 3,073.34 = 1,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.03/3,073.34 = 1,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.03x = 3,073.34 × 1,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.03x = 3,787,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,218.50/2,227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.57

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