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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.16, 3,077.37 and 1,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.16, 3,077.37 and 1,235.19 is: 1,704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.16 : 3,077.37 = 1,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.16/3,077.37 = 1,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.16x = 3,077.37 × 1,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.16x = 3,801,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,130.88/2,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.42

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