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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.92, 3,354 and 1,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.92, 3,354 and 1,246.72 is: 1,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.92 : 3,354 = 1,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.92/3,354 = 1,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.92x = 3,354 × 1,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.92x = 4,181,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,498.88/2,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.98

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