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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.33, 3,085.23 and 1,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.33, 3,085.23 and 1,291.27 is: 1,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.33 : 3,085.23 = 1,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.33/3,085.23 = 1,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.33x = 3,085.23 × 1,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.33x = 3,983,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,858.49/2,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.23

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