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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.61, 3,079.69 and 1,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.61, 3,079.69 and 1,236.87 is: 1,706.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.61 : 3,079.69 = 1,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.61/3,079.69 = 1,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.61x = 3,079.69 × 1,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.61x = 3,809,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,176.17/2,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.92

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