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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.48, 3,080.68 and 1,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.48, 3,080.68 and 1,237.76 is: 1,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.48 : 3,080.68 = 1,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.48/3,080.68 = 1,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.48x = 3,080.68 × 1,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.48x = 3,813,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,142.48/2,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.03

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