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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.26, 3,070.88 and 1,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.26, 3,070.88 and 1,230.56 is: 1,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.26 : 3,070.88 = 1,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.26/3,070.88 = 1,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.26x = 3,070.88 × 1,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.26x = 3,778,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,896.72/2,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.18

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