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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228, 3,074.65 and 1,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228, 3,074.65 and 1,233.35 is: 1,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228 : 3,074.65 = 1,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228/3,074.65 = 1,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228x = 3,074.65 × 1,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228x = 3,792,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,098.04/2,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.02

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