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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.20, 3,077.40 and 1,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.20, 3,077.40 and 1,235.34 is: 1,704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.20 : 3,077.40 = 1,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.20/3,077.40 = 1,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.20x = 3,077.40 × 1,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.20x = 3,801,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,635.32/2,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.62

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