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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.15, 3,083.10 and 1,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.15, 3,083.10 and 1,239.40 is: 1,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.15 : 3,083.10 = 1,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.15/3,083.10 = 1,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.15x = 3,083.10 × 1,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.15x = 3,821,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,172.53/2,234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.35

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