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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.06, 3,080.42 and 1,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.06, 3,080.42 and 1,237.42 is: 1,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.06 : 3,080.42 = 1,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.06/3,080.42 = 1,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.06x = 3,080.42 × 1,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.06x = 3,811,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,773.32/2,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.74

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