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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.36, 3,074.98 and 1,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.36, 3,074.98 and 1,233.52 is: 1,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.36 : 3,074.98 = 1,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.36/3,074.98 = 1,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.36x = 3,074.98 × 1,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.36x = 3,793,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,049.33/2,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.17

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