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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.06, 3,084.12 and 1,240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.06, 3,084.12 and 1,240.35 is: 1,711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.06 : 3,084.12 = 1,240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.06/3,084.12 = 1,240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.06x = 3,084.12 × 1,240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.06x = 3,825,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,388.24/2,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.54

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