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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.30, 3,070.89 and 1,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.30, 3,070.89 and 1,230.62 is: 1,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.30 : 3,070.89 = 1,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.30/3,070.89 = 1,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.30x = 3,070.89 × 1,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.30x = 3,779,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,083.30/2,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.24

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