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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.40, 3,073.76 and 1,232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.40, 3,073.76 and 1,232.65 is: 1,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.40 : 3,073.76 = 1,232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.40/3,073.76 = 1,232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.40x = 3,073.76 × 1,232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.40x = 3,788,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,870.26/2,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.03

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