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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.56, 3,083.70 and 1,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.56, 3,083.70 and 1,239.82 is: 1,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.56 : 3,083.70 = 1,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.56/3,083.70 = 1,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.56x = 3,083.70 × 1,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.56x = 3,823,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,232.93/2,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.96

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