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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.16, 3,070.74 and 1,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.16, 3,070.74 and 1,230.41 is: 1,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.16 : 3,070.74 = 1,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.16/3,070.74 = 1,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.16x = 3,070.74 × 1,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.16x = 3,778,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,269.20/2,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.98

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