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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.08, 3,082.89 and 1,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.08, 3,082.89 and 1,239.33 is: 1,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.08 : 3,082.89 = 1,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.08/3,082.89 = 1,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.08x = 3,082.89 × 1,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.08x = 3,820,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,718.06/2,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.20

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