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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.25, 3,351.88 and 1,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.25, 3,351.88 and 1,195.05 is: 1,792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.25 : 3,351.88 = 1,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.25/3,351.88 = 1,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.25x = 3,351.88 × 1,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.25x = 4,005,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,678.26/2,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.05

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