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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.10, 3,074.59 and 1,233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.10, 3,074.59 and 1,233.13 is: 1,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.10 : 3,074.59 = 1,233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.10/3,074.59 = 1,233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.10x = 3,074.59 × 1,233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.10x = 3,791,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,369.17/2,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.62

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