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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.55, 3,077.93 and 1,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.55, 3,077.93 and 1,235.73 is: 1,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.55 : 3,077.93 = 1,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.55/3,077.93 = 1,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.55x = 3,077.93 × 1,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.55x = 3,803,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,490.44/2,230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.18

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