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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.50, 3,083.55 and 1,239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.50, 3,083.55 and 1,239.75 is: 1,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.50 : 3,083.55 = 1,239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.50/3,083.55 = 1,239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.50x = 3,083.55 × 1,239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.50x = 3,822,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,831.11/2,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.82

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