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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.26, 3,083.64 and 1,239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.26, 3,083.64 and 1,239.85 is: 1,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.26 : 3,083.64 = 1,239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.26/3,083.64 = 1,239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.26x = 3,083.64 × 1,239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.26x = 3,823,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,267.27/2,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.20

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