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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.31, 3,080.58 and 1,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.31, 3,080.58 and 1,237.56 is: 1,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.31 : 3,080.58 = 1,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.31/3,080.58 = 1,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.31x = 3,080.58 × 1,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.31x = 3,812,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,410.68/2,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.83

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