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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.13, 3,238.00 and 1,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.13, 3,238.00 and 1,234.88 is: 1,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.13 : 3,238.00 = 1,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.13/3,238.00 = 1,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.13x = 3,238.00 × 1,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.13x = 3,998,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,530.26/2,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.35

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