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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.89, 3,085.50 and 1,241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.89, 3,085.50 and 1,241.15 is: 1,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.89 : 3,085.50 = 1,241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.89/3,085.50 = 1,241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.89x = 3,085.50 × 1,241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.89x = 3,829,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,576.04/2,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.77

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