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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.11, 3,077.70 and 1,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.11, 3,077.70 and 1,235.43 is: 1,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.11 : 3,077.70 = 1,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.11/3,077.70 = 1,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.11x = 3,077.70 × 1,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.11x = 3,802,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,282.91/2,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.98

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