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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.79, 3,070.21 and 1,230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.79, 3,070.21 and 1,230.06 is: 1,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.79 : 3,070.21 = 1,230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.79/3,070.21 = 1,230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.79x = 3,070.21 × 1,230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.79x = 3,776,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,542.51/2,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.48

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