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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.08, 3,073.25 and 1,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.08, 3,073.25 and 1,232.20 is: 1,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.08 : 3,073.25 = 1,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.08/3,073.25 = 1,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.08x = 3,073.25 × 1,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.08x = 3,786,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,858.65/2,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.37

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