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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.94, 3,074.57 and 1,233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.94, 3,074.57 and 1,233.31 is: 1,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.94 : 3,074.57 = 1,233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.94/3,074.57 = 1,233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.94x = 3,074.57 × 1,233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.94x = 3,791,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,897.93/2,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.97

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