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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.45, 3,085.01 and 1,240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.45, 3,085.01 and 1,240.73 is: 1,712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.45 : 3,085.01 = 1,240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.45/3,085.01 = 1,240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.45x = 3,085.01 × 1,240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.45x = 3,827,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,666.88/2,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.26

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