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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.54, 3,080.97 and 1,237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.54, 3,080.97 and 1,237.95 is: 1,708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.54 : 3,080.97 = 1,237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.54/3,080.97 = 1,237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.54x = 3,080.97 × 1,237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.54x = 3,814,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,086.81/2,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.41

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