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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.39, 3,084.07 and 1,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.39, 3,084.07 and 1,394.60 is: 1,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.39 : 3,084.07 = 1,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.39/3,084.07 = 1,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.39x = 3,084.07 × 1,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.39x = 4,301,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,044.02/2,234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.93

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