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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.76, 3,070.22 and 1,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.76, 3,070.22 and 1,230.12 is: 1,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.76 : 3,070.22 = 1,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.76/3,070.22 = 1,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.76x = 3,070.22 × 1,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.76x = 3,776,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,739.03/2,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.59

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