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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.69, 3,085.89 and 1,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.69, 3,085.89 and 1,351.56 is: 1,865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.69 : 3,085.89 = 1,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.69/3,085.89 = 1,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.69x = 3,085.89 × 1,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.69x = 4,170,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,765.49/2,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.54

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