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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.35, 3,077.67 and 1,235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.35, 3,077.67 and 1,235.61 is: 1,705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.35 : 3,077.67 = 1,235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.35/3,077.67 = 1,235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.35x = 3,077.67 × 1,235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.35x = 3,802,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,799.83/2,230.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.02

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