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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.83, 3,084.04 and 1,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.83, 3,084.04 and 1,240.08 is: 1,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.83 : 3,084.04 = 1,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.83/3,084.04 = 1,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.83x = 3,084.04 × 1,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.83x = 3,824,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,456.32/2,234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.30

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