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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.38, 3,354.35 and 1,248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.38, 3,354.35 and 1,248.35 is: 1,873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.38 : 3,354.35 = 1,248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.38/3,354.35 = 1,248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.38x = 3,354.35 × 1,248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.38x = 4,187,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,379.81/2,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.23

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