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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.40, 3,084.66 and 1,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.40, 3,084.66 and 1,303.96 is: 1,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.40 : 3,084.66 = 1,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.40/3,084.66 = 1,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.40x = 3,084.66 × 1,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.40x = 4,022,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,273.25/2,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.35

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