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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.57, 3,083.66 and 1,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.57, 3,083.66 and 1,239.84 is: 1,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.57 : 3,083.66 = 1,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.57/3,083.66 = 1,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.57x = 3,083.66 × 1,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.57x = 3,823,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,231.90/2,234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.95

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