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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.12, 3,082.88 and 1,239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.12, 3,082.88 and 1,239.46 is: 1,710.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.12 : 3,082.88 = 1,239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.12/3,082.88 = 1,239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.12x = 3,082.88 × 1,239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.12x = 3,821,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,101.84/2,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.34

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