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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.21, 3,077.70 and 1,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.21, 3,077.70 and 1,235.47 is: 1,704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.21 : 3,077.70 = 1,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.21/3,077.70 = 1,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.21x = 3,077.70 × 1,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.21x = 3,802,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,399.46/2,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.95

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