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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.79, 3,085.19 and 1,241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.79, 3,085.19 and 1,241.07 is: 1,712.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.79 : 3,085.19 = 1,241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.79/3,085.19 = 1,241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.79x = 3,085.19 × 1,241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.79x = 3,828,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,936.75/2,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.57

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