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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.22, 3,084.56 and 1,240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.22, 3,084.56 and 1,240.44 is: 1,711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.22 : 3,084.56 = 1,240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.22/3,084.56 = 1,240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.22x = 3,084.56 × 1,240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.22x = 3,826,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,210.06/2,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.78

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