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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.63, 3,353.97 and 1,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.63, 3,353.97 and 1,195.51 is: 1,794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.63 : 3,353.97 = 1,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.63/3,353.97 = 1,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.63x = 3,353.97 × 1,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.63x = 4,009,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,698.70/2,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.35

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