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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.17, 3,351.42 and 1,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.17, 3,351.42 and 1,262.82 is: 1,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.17 : 3,351.42 = 1,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.17/3,351.42 = 1,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.17x = 3,351.42 × 1,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.17x = 4,232,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,240.20/2,236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.63

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