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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.86, 3,083.46 and 1,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.86, 3,083.46 and 1,396.64 is: 1,926.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.86 : 3,083.46 = 1,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.86/3,083.46 = 1,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.86x = 3,083.46 × 1,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.86x = 4,306,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,483.57/2,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.10

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