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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.21, 3,073.38 and 1,232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.21, 3,073.38 and 1,232.41 is: 1,700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.21 : 3,073.38 = 1,232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.21/3,073.38 = 1,232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.21x = 3,073.38 × 1,232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.21x = 3,787,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,658.08/2,227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.63

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