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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.71, 3,070.14 and 1,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.71, 3,070.14 and 1,230.03 is: 1,697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.71 : 3,070.14 = 1,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.71/3,070.14 = 1,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.71x = 3,070.14 × 1,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.71x = 3,776,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,364.30/2,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.46

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