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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.67, 3,079.71 and 1,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.67, 3,079.71 and 1,237.10 is: 1,707.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.67 : 3,079.71 = 1,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.67/3,079.71 = 1,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.67x = 3,079.71 × 1,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.67x = 3,809,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,900.75/2,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.19

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