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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.59, 3,082.59 and 1,395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.59, 3,082.59 and 1,395.93 is: 1,925.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.59 : 3,082.59 = 1,395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.59/3,082.59 = 1,395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.59x = 3,082.59 × 1,395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.59x = 4,303,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,079.86/2,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.67

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