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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.04, 3,073.49 and 1,232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.04, 3,073.49 and 1,232.41 is: 1,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.04 : 3,073.49 = 1,232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.04/3,073.49 = 1,232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.04x = 3,073.49 × 1,232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.04x = 3,787,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,799.81/2,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.82

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