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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.92, 3,081.76 and 1,238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.92, 3,081.76 and 1,238.45 is: 1,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.92 : 3,081.76 = 1,238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.92/3,081.76 = 1,238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.92x = 3,081.76 × 1,238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.92x = 3,816,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,590.26/2,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.24

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