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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.78, 3,083.91 and 1,239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.78, 3,083.91 and 1,239.99 is: 1,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.78 : 3,083.91 = 1,239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.78/3,083.91 = 1,239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.78x = 3,083.91 × 1,239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.78x = 3,824,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,020.66/2,234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.14

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