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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.61, 3,079.38 and 1,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.61, 3,079.38 and 1,236.73 is: 1,706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.61 : 3,079.38 = 1,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.61/3,079.38 = 1,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.61x = 3,079.38 × 1,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.61x = 3,808,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,361.63/2,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.55

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