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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.16, 3,083.74 and 1,339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.16, 3,083.74 and 1,339.74 is: 1,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.16 : 3,083.74 = 1,339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.16/3,083.74 = 1,339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.16x = 3,083.74 × 1,339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.16x = 4,131,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,409.83/2,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.55

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