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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.67, 3,071.48 and 1,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.67, 3,071.48 and 1,230.96 is: 1,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.67 : 3,071.48 = 1,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.67/3,071.48 = 1,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.67x = 3,071.48 × 1,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.67x = 3,780,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,869.02/2,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.76

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