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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.07, 3,080.22 and 1,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.07, 3,080.22 and 1,237.34 is: 1,707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.07 : 3,080.22 = 1,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.07/3,080.22 = 1,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.07x = 3,080.22 × 1,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.07x = 3,811,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,279.41/2,232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.51

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