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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.89, 3,078.46 and 1,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.89, 3,078.46 and 1,236.14 is: 1,705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.89 : 3,078.46 = 1,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.89/3,078.46 = 1,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.89x = 3,078.46 × 1,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.89x = 3,805,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,415.60/2,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.79

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