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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.63, 3,075.64 and 1,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.63, 3,075.64 and 1,234.02 is: 1,703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.63 : 3,075.64 = 1,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.63/3,075.64 = 1,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.63x = 3,075.64 × 1,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.63x = 3,795,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,401.27/2,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.02

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