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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.13, 3,351.39 and 1,191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.13, 3,351.39 and 1,191.25 is: 1,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.13 : 3,351.39 = 1,191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.13/3,351.39 = 1,191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.13x = 3,351.39 × 1,191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.13x = 3,992,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,343.34/2,234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.98

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