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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.49, 3,080.33 and 1,394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.49, 3,080.33 and 1,394.82 is: 1,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.49 : 3,080.33 = 1,394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.49/3,080.33 = 1,394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.49x = 3,080.33 × 1,394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.49x = 4,296,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,504.15/2,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.82

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