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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.84, 3,070.12 and 1,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.84, 3,070.12 and 1,230.13 is: 1,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.84 : 3,070.12 = 1,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.84/3,070.12 = 1,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.84x = 3,070.12 × 1,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.84x = 3,776,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,643.64/2,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.49

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