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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.70, 3,074.26 and 1,232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.70, 3,074.26 and 1,232.98 is: 1,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.70 : 3,074.26 = 1,232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.70/3,074.26 = 1,232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.70x = 3,074.26 × 1,232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.70x = 3,790,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,501.09/2,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.53

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