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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.06, 3,084.39 and 1,240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.06, 3,084.39 and 1,240.41 is: 1,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.06 : 3,084.39 = 1,240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.06/3,084.39 = 1,240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.06x = 3,084.39 × 1,240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.06x = 3,825,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,908.20/2,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.77

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