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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.99, 3,082.76 and 1,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.99, 3,082.76 and 1,349.26 is: 1,861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.99 : 3,082.76 = 1,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.99/3,082.76 = 1,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.99x = 3,082.76 × 1,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.99x = 4,159,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,435.36/2,234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.05

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