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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.24, 3,080.51 and 1,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.24, 3,080.51 and 1,237.54 is: 1,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.24 : 3,080.51 = 1,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.24/3,080.51 = 1,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.24x = 3,080.51 × 1,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.24x = 3,812,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,254.35/2,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.82

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