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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.66, 3,081.24 and 1,237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.66, 3,081.24 and 1,237.93 is: 1,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.66 : 3,081.24 = 1,237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.66/3,081.24 = 1,237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.66x = 3,081.24 × 1,237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.66x = 3,814,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,369.06/2,232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.44

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