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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.32, 3,083.41 and 1,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.32, 3,083.41 and 1,239.71 is: 1,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.32 : 3,083.41 = 1,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.32/3,083.41 = 1,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.32x = 3,083.41 × 1,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.32x = 3,822,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,534.21/2,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.83

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