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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.08, 3,084.32 and 1,240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.08, 3,084.32 and 1,240.30 is: 1,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.08 : 3,084.32 = 1,240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.08/3,084.32 = 1,240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.08x = 3,084.32 × 1,240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.08x = 3,825,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,482.10/2,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.56

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