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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.33, 3,354.62 and 1,140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.33, 3,354.62 and 1,140.61 is: 1,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.33 : 3,354.62 = 1,140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.33/3,354.62 = 1,140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.33x = 3,354.62 × 1,140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.33x = 3,826,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,313.12/2,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.74

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