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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.89, 3,074.56 and 1,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.89, 3,074.56 and 1,233.26 is: 1,701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.89 : 3,074.56 = 1,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.89/3,074.56 = 1,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.89x = 3,074.56 × 1,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.89x = 3,791,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,724.94/2,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.93

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