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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.58, 3,078.36 and 1,236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.58, 3,078.36 and 1,236.17 is: 1,706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.58 : 3,078.36 = 1,236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.58/3,078.36 = 1,236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.58x = 3,078.36 × 1,236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.58x = 3,805,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,360.89/2,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.00

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