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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.46, 3,073.87 and 1,232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.46, 3,073.87 and 1,232.77 is: 1,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.46 : 3,073.87 = 1,232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.46/3,073.87 = 1,232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.46x = 3,073.87 × 1,232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.46x = 3,789,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,374.72/2,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.21

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