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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.07, 3,084.35 and 1,240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.07, 3,084.35 and 1,240.33 is: 1,711.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.07 : 3,084.35 = 1,240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.07/3,084.35 = 1,240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.07x = 3,084.35 × 1,240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.07x = 3,825,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,601.16/2,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.63

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