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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.51, 3,348.35 and 1,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.51, 3,348.35 and 1,194.66 is: 1,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.51 : 3,348.35 = 1,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.51/3,348.35 = 1,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.51x = 3,348.35 × 1,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.51x = 4,000,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,133.84/2,234.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.16

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