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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.10, 3,070.72 and 1,230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.10, 3,070.72 and 1,230.46 is: 1,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.10 : 3,070.72 = 1,230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.10/3,070.72 = 1,230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.10x = 3,070.72 × 1,230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.10x = 3,778,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,398.13/2,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.08

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