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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.52, 3,083.49 and 1,239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.52, 3,083.49 and 1,239.77 is: 1,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.52 : 3,083.49 = 1,239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.52/3,083.49 = 1,239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.52x = 3,083.49 × 1,239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.52x = 3,822,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,802.98/2,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.79

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