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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.34, 3,070.97 and 1,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.34, 3,070.97 and 1,230.63 is: 1,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.34 : 3,070.97 = 1,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.34/3,070.97 = 1,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.34x = 3,070.97 × 1,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.34x = 3,779,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,221.66/2,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.27

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