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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.30, 3,074.96 and 1,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.30, 3,074.96 and 1,233.56 is: 1,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.30 : 3,074.96 = 1,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.30/3,074.96 = 1,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.30x = 3,074.96 × 1,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.30x = 3,793,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,147.66/2,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.26

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