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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.34, 3,083.59 and 1,239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.34, 3,083.59 and 1,239.81 is: 1,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.34 : 3,083.59 = 1,239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.34/3,083.59 = 1,239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.34x = 3,083.59 × 1,239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.34x = 3,823,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,062.62/2,234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.05

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