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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.14, 3,073.41 and 1,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.14, 3,073.41 and 1,232.40 is: 1,700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.14 : 3,073.41 = 1,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.14/3,073.41 = 1,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.14x = 3,073.41 × 1,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.14x = 3,787,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,670.48/2,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.69

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