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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.82, 3,350.82 and 1,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.82, 3,350.82 and 1,139.96 is: 1,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.82 : 3,350.82 = 1,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.82/3,350.82 = 1,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.82x = 3,350.82 × 1,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.82x = 3,819,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,800.77/2,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.22

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