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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.32, 3,070.89 and 1,230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.32, 3,070.89 and 1,230.58 is: 1,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.32 : 3,070.89 = 1,230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.32/3,070.89 = 1,230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.32x = 3,070.89 × 1,230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.32x = 3,778,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,975.82/2,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.17

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