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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.53, 3,075.39 and 1,233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.53, 3,075.39 and 1,233.82 is: 1,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.53 : 3,075.39 = 1,233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.53/3,075.39 = 1,233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.53x = 3,075.39 × 1,233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.53x = 3,794,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,475.36/2,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.68

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