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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.29, 3,073.23 and 1,232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.29, 3,073.23 and 1,232.39 is: 1,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.29 : 3,073.23 = 1,232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.29/3,073.23 = 1,232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.29x = 3,073.23 × 1,232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.29x = 3,787,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,397.93/2,227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.45

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