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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.12, 3,084.62 and 1,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.12, 3,084.62 and 1,291.08 is: 1,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.12 : 3,084.62 = 1,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.12/3,084.62 = 1,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.12x = 3,084.62 × 1,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.12x = 3,982,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,484.73/2,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.78

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