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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.80, 3,082.48 and 1,349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.80, 3,082.48 and 1,349.47 is: 1,861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.80 : 3,082.48 = 1,349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.80/3,082.48 = 1,349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.80x = 3,082.48 × 1,349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.80x = 4,159,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,714.29/2,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.34

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