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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.30, 3,083.97 and 1,350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.30, 3,083.97 and 1,350.78 is: 1,863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.30 : 3,083.97 = 1,350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.30/3,083.97 = 1,350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.30x = 3,083.97 × 1,350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.30x = 4,165,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,758.50/2,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.63

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