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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.75, 3,084.36 and 1,291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.75, 3,084.36 and 1,291.15 is: 1,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.75 : 3,084.36 = 1,291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.75/3,084.36 = 1,291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.75x = 3,084.36 × 1,291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.75x = 3,982,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,355.99/2,234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.01

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