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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.84, 3,354 and 1,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.84, 3,354 and 1,262.88 is: 1,894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.84 : 3,354 = 1,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.84/3,354 = 1,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.84x = 3,354 × 1,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.84x = 4,235,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,699.52/2,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.46

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