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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.08, 3,077.54 and 1,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.08, 3,077.54 and 1,235.38 is: 1,704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.08 : 3,077.54 = 1,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.08/3,077.54 = 1,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.08x = 3,077.54 × 1,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.08x = 3,801,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,909.80/2,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.83

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