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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.14, 3,074.91 and 1,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.14, 3,074.91 and 1,233.46 is: 1,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.14 : 3,074.91 = 1,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.14/3,074.91 = 1,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.14x = 3,074.91 × 1,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.14x = 3,792,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,778.49/2,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.22

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