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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.98, 3,084.87 and 1,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.98, 3,084.87 and 1,304.48 is: 1,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.98 : 3,084.87 = 1,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.98/3,084.87 = 1,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.98x = 3,084.87 × 1,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.98x = 4,024,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,135.79/2,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.72

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