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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.28, 3,084.30 and 1,290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.28, 3,084.30 and 1,290.85 is: 1,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.28 : 3,084.30 = 1,290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.28/3,084.30 = 1,290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.28x = 3,084.30 × 1,290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.28x = 3,981,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,368.66/2,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.15

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