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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.15, 3,351.14 and 845.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.15, 3,351.14 and 845.85 is: 1,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.15 : 3,351.14 = 845.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.15/3,351.14 = 845.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.15x = 3,351.14 × 845.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.15x = 2,834,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,561.77/2,234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.74

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