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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.25, 3,083.27 and 1,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.25, 3,083.27 and 1,350.14 is: 1,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.25 : 3,083.27 = 1,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.25/3,083.27 = 1,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.25x = 3,083.27 × 1,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.25x = 4,162,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,823.99/2,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.19

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