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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.02, 3,095.40 and 1,234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.02, 3,095.40 and 1,234.85 is: 1,704.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.02 : 3,095.40 = 1,234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.02/3,095.40 = 1,234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.02x = 3,095.40 × 1,234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.02x = 3,822,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,340.78/2,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.11

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