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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.07, 3,084.31 and 1,290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.07, 3,084.31 and 1,290.90 is: 1,781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.07 : 3,084.31 = 1,290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.07/3,084.31 = 1,290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.07x = 3,084.31 × 1,290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.07x = 3,981,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,535.78/2,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.39

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