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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.32, 3,074.83 and 1,233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.32, 3,074.83 and 1,233.57 is: 1,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.32 : 3,074.83 = 1,233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.32/3,074.83 = 1,233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.32x = 3,074.83 × 1,233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.32x = 3,793,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,018.04/2,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.19

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