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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.86, 3,077.15 and 1,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.86, 3,077.15 and 1,235.18 is: 1,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.86 : 3,077.15 = 1,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.86/3,077.15 = 1,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.86x = 3,077.15 × 1,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.86x = 3,800,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,812.58/2,229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.51

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