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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.70, 3,075.64 and 1,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.70, 3,075.64 and 1,233.98 is: 1,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.70 : 3,075.64 = 1,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.70/3,075.64 = 1,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.70x = 3,075.64 × 1,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.70x = 3,795,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,278.25/2,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.91

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