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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.86, 3,080 and 1,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.86, 3,080 and 1,237.18 is: 1,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.86 : 3,080 = 1,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.86/3,080 = 1,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.86x = 3,080 × 1,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.86x = 3,810,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,514.40/2,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.33

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