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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.33, 3,353.12 and 1,139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.33, 3,353.12 and 1,139.61 is: 1,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.33 : 3,353.12 = 1,139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.33/3,353.12 = 1,139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.33x = 3,353.12 × 1,139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.33x = 3,821,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,243.39/2,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.25

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