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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.08, 3,074.63 and 1,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.08, 3,074.63 and 1,233.20 is: 1,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.08 : 3,074.63 = 1,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.08/3,074.63 = 1,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.08x = 3,074.63 × 1,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.08x = 3,791,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,633.72/2,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.75

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