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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.14, 3,077.57 and 1,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.14, 3,077.57 and 1,235.40 is: 1,704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.14 : 3,077.57 = 1,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.14/3,077.57 = 1,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.14x = 3,077.57 × 1,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.14x = 3,802,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,023.80/2,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.84

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