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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.16, 3,084.13 and 1,290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.16, 3,084.13 and 1,290.99 is: 1,781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.16 : 3,084.13 = 1,290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.16/3,084.13 = 1,290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.16x = 3,084.13 × 1,290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.16x = 3,981,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,569.56/2,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.33

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