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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.30, 3,073.74 and 1,232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.30, 3,073.74 and 1,232.67 is: 1,701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.30 : 3,073.74 = 1,232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.30/3,073.74 = 1,232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.30x = 3,073.74 × 1,232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.30x = 3,788,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,893.24/2,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.12

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