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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.18, 3,073.44 and 1,232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.18, 3,073.44 and 1,232.47 is: 1,700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.18 : 3,073.44 = 1,232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.18/3,073.44 = 1,232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.18x = 3,073.44 × 1,232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.18x = 3,787,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,922.60/2,227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.77

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