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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.00, 3,078.74 and 1,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.00, 3,078.74 and 1,236.22 is: 1,705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.00 : 3,078.74 = 1,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.00/3,078.74 = 1,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.00x = 3,078.74 × 1,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.00x = 3,805,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,993.78/2,231.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.96

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