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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.09, 3,077.34 and 1,235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.09, 3,077.34 and 1,235.35 is: 1,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.09 : 3,077.34 = 1,235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.09/3,077.34 = 1,235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.09x = 3,077.34 × 1,235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.09x = 3,801,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,591.97/2,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.68

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