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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.86, 3,079.94 and 1,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.86, 3,079.94 and 1,237.20 is: 1,707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.86 : 3,079.94 = 1,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.86/3,079.94 = 1,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.86x = 3,079.94 × 1,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.86x = 3,810,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,501.77/2,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.32

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