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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.80, 3,078.53 and 1,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.80, 3,078.53 and 1,236.10 is: 1,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.80 : 3,078.53 = 1,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.80/3,078.53 = 1,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.80x = 3,078.53 × 1,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.80x = 3,805,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,357.06/2,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.83

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