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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.19, 3,083.67 and 1,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.19, 3,083.67 and 1,290.80 is: 1,780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.19 : 3,083.67 = 1,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.19/3,083.67 = 1,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.19x = 3,083.67 × 1,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.19x = 3,980,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,400.81/2,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.79

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