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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.26, 3,073.40 and 1,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.26, 3,073.40 and 1,232.50 is: 1,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.26 : 3,073.40 = 1,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.26/3,073.40 = 1,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.26x = 3,073.40 × 1,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.26x = 3,787,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,965.50/2,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.73

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