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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.13, 3,074.59 and 1,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.13, 3,074.59 and 1,233.14 is: 1,701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.13 : 3,074.59 = 1,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.13/3,074.59 = 1,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.13x = 3,074.59 × 1,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.13x = 3,791,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,393.75/2,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.61

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