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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.24, 3,083.27 and 1,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.24, 3,083.27 and 1,239.54 is: 1,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.24 : 3,083.27 = 1,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.24/3,083.27 = 1,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.24x = 3,083.27 × 1,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.24x = 3,821,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,836.50/2,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.58

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