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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.96, 3,084.52 and 1,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.96, 3,084.52 and 1,303.76 is: 1,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.96 : 3,084.52 = 1,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.96/3,084.52 = 1,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.96x = 3,084.52 × 1,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.96x = 4,021,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,473.80/2,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.35

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