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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.43, 3,073.58 and 1,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.43, 3,073.58 and 1,232.57 is: 1,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.43 : 3,073.58 = 1,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.43/3,073.58 = 1,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.43x = 3,073.58 × 1,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.43x = 3,788,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,415.58/2,227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.80

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