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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.36, 3,084.74 and 1,240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.36, 3,084.74 and 1,240.63 is: 1,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.36 : 3,084.74 = 1,240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.36/3,084.74 = 1,240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.36x = 3,084.74 × 1,240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.36x = 3,827,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,020.99/2,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.04

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