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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.76, 3,402.60 and 1,228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.76, 3,402.60 and 1,228.47 is: 1,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.76 : 3,402.60 = 1,228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.76/3,402.60 = 1,228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.76x = 3,402.60 × 1,228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.76x = 4,179,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,992.02/2,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.23

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