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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.15, 3,078.94 and 1,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.15, 3,078.94 and 1,236.42 is: 1,706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.15 : 3,078.94 = 1,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.15/3,078.94 = 1,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.15x = 3,078.94 × 1,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.15x = 3,806,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,862.99/2,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.23

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