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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.24, 3,352.98 and 1,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.24, 3,352.98 and 1,262.24 is: 1,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.24 : 3,352.98 = 1,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.24/3,352.98 = 1,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.24x = 3,352.98 × 1,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.24x = 4,232,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,265.48/2,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.28

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