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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.23, 3,073.55 and 1,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.23, 3,073.55 and 1,232.51 is: 1,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.23 : 3,073.55 = 1,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.23/3,073.55 = 1,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.23x = 3,073.55 × 1,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.23x = 3,788,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,159.58/2,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.84

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