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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.61, 3,078.09 and 1,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.61, 3,078.09 and 1,235.82 is: 1,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.61 : 3,078.09 = 1,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.61/3,078.09 = 1,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.61x = 3,078.09 × 1,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.61x = 3,803,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,965.18/2,230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.35

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