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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.22, 3,070.67 and 1,230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.22, 3,070.67 and 1,230.47 is: 1,697.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.22 : 3,070.67 = 1,230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.22/3,070.67 = 1,230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.22x = 3,070.67 × 1,230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.22x = 3,778,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,367.31/2,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.97

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