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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.70, 3,076.91 and 1,235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.70, 3,076.91 and 1,235.02 is: 1,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.70 : 3,076.91 = 1,235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.70/3,076.91 = 1,235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.70x = 3,076.91 × 1,235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.70x = 3,800,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,045.39/2,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.29

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