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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.28, 3,073.22 and 1,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.28, 3,073.22 and 1,232.51 is: 1,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.28 : 3,073.22 = 1,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.28/3,073.22 = 1,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.28x = 3,073.22 × 1,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.28x = 3,787,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,752.85/2,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.62

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