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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.08, 3,077.52 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.08, 3,077.52 and 1,235.52 is: 1,705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.08 : 3,077.52 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.08/3,077.52 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.08x = 3,077.52 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.08x = 3,802,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,337.51/2,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.02

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