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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.42, 3,070.95 and 1,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.42, 3,070.95 and 1,230.64 is: 1,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.42 : 3,070.95 = 1,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.42/3,070.95 = 1,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.42x = 3,070.95 × 1,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.42x = 3,779,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,226.23/2,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.21

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