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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.25, 3,073.48 and 1,232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.25, 3,073.48 and 1,232.47 is: 1,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.25 : 3,073.48 = 1,232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.25/3,073.48 = 1,232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.25x = 3,073.48 × 1,232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.25x = 3,787,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,971.90/2,227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.74

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