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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.81, 3,083.97 and 1,240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.81, 3,083.97 and 1,240.11 is: 1,711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.81 : 3,083.97 = 1,240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.81/3,083.97 = 1,240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.81x = 3,083.97 × 1,240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.81x = 3,824,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,462.04/2,234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.32

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