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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.49, 3,075.33 and 1,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.49, 3,075.33 and 1,233.78 is: 1,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.49 : 3,075.33 = 1,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.49/3,075.33 = 1,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.49x = 3,075.33 × 1,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.49x = 3,794,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,280.65/2,228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.63

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