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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.90, 3,077.12 and 1,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.90, 3,077.12 and 1,235.10 is: 1,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.90 : 3,077.12 = 1,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.90/3,077.12 = 1,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.90x = 3,077.12 × 1,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.90x = 3,800,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,550.91/2,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.36

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