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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.17, 3,083.23 and 1,239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.17, 3,083.23 and 1,239.69 is: 1,710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.17 : 3,083.23 = 1,239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.17/3,083.23 = 1,239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.17x = 3,083.23 × 1,239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.17x = 3,822,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,249.40/2,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.81

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