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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.34, 3,074.98 and 1,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.34, 3,074.98 and 1,233.56 is: 1,702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.34 : 3,074.98 = 1,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.34/3,074.98 = 1,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.34x = 3,074.98 × 1,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.34x = 3,793,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,172.33/2,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.24

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