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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.80, 3,085.26 and 1,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.80, 3,085.26 and 1,241.04 is: 1,712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.80 : 3,085.26 = 1,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.80/3,085.26 = 1,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.80x = 3,085.26 × 1,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.80x = 3,828,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,931.07/2,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.56

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