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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.20, 3,078.82 and 1,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.20, 3,078.82 and 1,236.45 is: 1,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.20 : 3,078.82 = 1,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.20/3,078.82 = 1,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.20x = 3,078.82 × 1,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.20x = 3,806,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,806.99/2,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.17

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