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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.11, 3,077.52 and 1,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.11, 3,077.52 and 1,235.44 is: 1,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.11 : 3,077.52 = 1,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.11/3,077.52 = 1,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.11x = 3,077.52 × 1,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.11x = 3,802,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,091.31/2,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.89

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