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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.66, 3,078.26 and 1,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.66, 3,078.26 and 1,235.88 is: 1,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.66 : 3,078.26 = 1,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.66/3,078.26 = 1,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.66x = 3,078.26 × 1,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.66x = 3,804,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,358.42/2,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.48

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