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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.88, 3,078.62 and 1,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.88, 3,078.62 and 1,236.22 is: 1,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.88 : 3,078.62 = 1,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.88/3,078.62 = 1,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.88x = 3,078.62 × 1,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.88x = 3,805,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,851.62/2,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.99

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