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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.75, 2,856.11 and 1,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.75, 2,856.11 and 1,230.41 is: 1,697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.75 : 2,856.11 = 1,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.75/2,856.11 = 1,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.75x = 2,856.11 × 1,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.75x = 3,514,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,186.31/2,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.88

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