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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.84, 3,082.99 and 1,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.84, 3,082.99 and 1,488.87 is: 2,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.84 : 3,082.99 = 1,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.84/3,082.99 = 1,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.84x = 3,082.99 × 1,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.84x = 4,590,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,161.87/2,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.91

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