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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.08, 3,079.02 and 1,236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.08, 3,079.02 and 1,236.33 is: 1,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.08 : 3,079.02 = 1,236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.08/3,079.02 = 1,236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.08x = 3,079.02 × 1,236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.08x = 3,806,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,684.80/2,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.21

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