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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.70, 3,079.50 and 1,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.70, 3,079.50 and 1,236.96 is: 1,706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.70 : 3,079.50 = 1,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.70/3,079.50 = 1,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.70x = 3,079.50 × 1,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.70x = 3,809,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,218.32/2,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.87

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