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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.76, 3,075.72 and 1,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.76, 3,075.72 and 1,234.12 is: 1,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.76 : 3,075.72 = 1,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.76/3,075.72 = 1,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.76x = 3,075.72 × 1,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.76x = 3,795,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,807.57/2,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.10

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