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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.65, 3,078.36 and 1,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.65, 3,078.36 and 1,222.42 is: 1,686.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.65 : 3,078.36 = 1,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.65/3,078.36 = 1,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.65x = 3,078.36 × 1,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.65x = 3,763,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,048.83/2,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.97

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