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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.24, 3,077.48 and 1,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.24, 3,077.48 and 1,235.44 is: 1,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.24 : 3,077.48 = 1,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.24/3,077.48 = 1,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.24x = 3,077.48 × 1,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.24x = 3,802,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,041.89/2,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.77

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