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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.28, 3,074.88 and 1,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.28, 3,074.88 and 1,233.50 is: 1,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.28 : 3,074.88 = 1,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.28/3,074.88 = 1,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.28x = 3,074.88 × 1,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.28x = 3,792,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,864.48/2,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.15

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