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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.21, 3,073.62 and 1,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.21, 3,073.62 and 1,232.52 is: 1,700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.21 : 3,073.62 = 1,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.21/3,073.62 = 1,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.21x = 3,073.62 × 1,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.21x = 3,788,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,298.12/2,227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.92

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