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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.95, 3,077.46 and 1,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.95, 3,077.46 and 1,235.36 is: 1,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.95 : 3,077.46 = 1,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.95/3,077.46 = 1,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.95x = 3,077.46 × 1,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.95x = 3,801,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,755.60/2,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.87

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