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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.63, 2,855.83 and 1,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.63, 2,855.83 and 1,230.35 is: 1,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.63 : 2,855.83 = 1,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.63/2,855.83 = 1,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.63x = 2,855.83 × 1,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.63x = 3,513,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,670.44/2,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.73

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