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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.06, 3,073.20 and 1,232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.06, 3,073.20 and 1,232.29 is: 1,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.06 : 3,073.20 = 1,232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.06/3,073.20 = 1,232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.06x = 3,073.20 × 1,232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.06x = 3,787,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,073.63/2,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.48

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