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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.07, 3,084.61 and 1,861.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.07, 3,084.61 and 1,861.39 is: 2,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.07 : 3,084.61 = 1,861.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.07/3,084.61 = 1,861.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.07x = 3,084.61 × 1,861.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.07x = 5,741,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,646.78/2,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.89

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