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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.54, 3,078.08 and 1,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.54, 3,078.08 and 1,235.82 is: 1,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.54 : 3,078.08 = 1,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.54/3,078.08 = 1,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.54x = 3,078.08 × 1,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.54x = 3,803,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,952.83/2,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.40

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