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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.68, 3,079.62 and 1,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.68, 3,079.62 and 1,237 is: 1,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.68 : 3,079.62 = 1,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.68/3,079.62 = 1,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.68x = 3,079.62 × 1,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.68x = 3,809,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,489.94/2,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.01

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