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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.56, 3,084.90 and 1,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.56, 3,084.90 and 1,240.76 is: 1,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.56 : 3,084.90 = 1,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.56/3,084.90 = 1,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.56x = 3,084.90 × 1,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.56x = 3,827,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,605.10/2,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.15

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