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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.39, 3,084.73 and 1,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.39, 3,084.73 and 1,240.64 is: 1,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.39 : 3,084.73 = 1,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.39/3,084.73 = 1,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.39x = 3,084.73 × 1,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.39x = 3,827,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,039.43/2,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.02

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