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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.33, 3,075.08 and 1,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.33, 3,075.08 and 1,233.59 is: 1,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.33 : 3,075.08 = 1,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.33/3,075.08 = 1,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.33x = 3,075.08 × 1,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.33x = 3,793,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,366.39/2,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.34

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