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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.95, 3,082.86 and 1,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.95, 3,082.86 and 1,239.39 is: 1,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.95 : 3,082.86 = 1,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.95/3,082.86 = 1,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.95x = 3,082.86 × 1,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.95x = 3,820,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,852.75/2,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.35

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