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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.60, 3,073.98 and 1,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.60, 3,073.98 and 1,232.56 is: 1,700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.60 : 3,073.98 = 1,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.60/3,073.98 = 1,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.60x = 3,073.98 × 1,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.60x = 3,788,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,864.79/2,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.87

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