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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.20, 3,080.11 and 1,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.20, 3,080.11 and 1,237.26 is: 1,707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.20 : 3,080.11 = 1,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.20/3,080.11 = 1,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.20x = 3,080.11 × 1,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.20x = 3,810,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,896.90/2,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.24

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