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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.76, 3,083.96 and 1,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.76, 3,083.96 and 1,240.04 is: 1,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.76 : 3,083.96 = 1,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.76/3,083.96 = 1,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.76x = 3,083.96 × 1,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.76x = 3,824,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,233.76/2,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.25

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