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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.83, 3,354.60 and 1,139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.83, 3,354.60 and 1,139.69 is: 1,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.83 : 3,354.60 = 1,139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.83/3,354.60 = 1,139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.83x = 3,354.60 × 1,139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.83x = 3,823,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,187.30/2,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.20

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