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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.67, 3,075.62 and 1,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.67, 3,075.62 and 1,233.96 is: 1,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.67 : 3,075.62 = 1,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.67/3,075.62 = 1,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.67x = 3,075.62 × 1,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.67x = 3,795,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,192.06/2,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.90

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