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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.02, 3,081.45 and 1,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.02, 3,081.45 and 1,224.74 is: 1,690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.02 : 3,081.45 = 1,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.02/3,081.45 = 1,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.02x = 3,081.45 × 1,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.02x = 3,773,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,959.67/2,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.07

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