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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.83, 3,070.00 and 1,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.83, 3,070.00 and 1,229.93 is: 1,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.83 : 3,070.00 = 1,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.83/3,070.00 = 1,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.83x = 3,070.00 × 1,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.83x = 3,775,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,900.07/2,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.16

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