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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.16, 3,077.63 and 1,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.16, 3,077.63 and 1,235.50 is: 1,704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.16 : 3,077.63 = 1,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.16/3,077.63 = 1,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.16x = 3,077.63 × 1,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.16x = 3,802,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,402.63/2,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.99

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