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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.80, 3,079.88 and 1,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.80, 3,079.88 and 1,237.09 is: 1,707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.80 : 3,079.88 = 1,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.80/3,079.88 = 1,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.80x = 3,079.88 × 1,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.80x = 3,810,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,084.14/2,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.18

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