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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.70, 3,074.33 and 1,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.70, 3,074.33 and 1,233.08 is: 1,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.70 : 3,074.33 = 1,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.70/3,074.33 = 1,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.70x = 3,074.33 × 1,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.70x = 3,790,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,905.60/2,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.72

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