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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.82, 3,070.22 and 1,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.82, 3,070.22 and 1,230.02 is: 1,697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.82 : 3,070.22 = 1,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.82/3,070.22 = 1,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.82x = 3,070.22 × 1,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.82x = 3,776,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,432.00/2,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.41

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