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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234, 3,082.92 and 1,239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234, 3,082.92 and 1,239.43 is: 1,710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234 : 3,082.92 = 1,239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234/3,082.92 = 1,239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234x = 3,082.92 × 1,239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234x = 3,821,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,063.54/2,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.41

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