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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.82, 3,355.82 and 1,140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.82, 3,355.82 and 1,140.97 is: 1,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.82 : 3,355.82 = 1,140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.82/3,355.82 = 1,140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.82x = 3,355.82 × 1,140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.82x = 3,828,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,889.95/2,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.52

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