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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.39, 3,085.67 and 1,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.39, 3,085.67 and 1,340.27 is: 1,849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.39 : 3,085.67 = 1,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.39/3,085.67 = 1,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.39x = 3,085.67 × 1,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.39x = 4,135,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,642.00/2,236.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.25

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