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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.06, 3,348.60 and 1,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.06, 3,348.60 and 1,136.17 is: 1,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.06 : 3,348.60 = 1,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.06/3,348.60 = 1,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.06x = 3,348.60 × 1,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.06x = 3,804,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,578.86/2,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.99

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