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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.32, 3,086.44 and 1,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.32, 3,086.44 and 1,305.12 is: 1,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.32 : 3,086.44 = 1,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.32/3,086.44 = 1,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.32x = 3,086.44 × 1,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.32x = 4,028,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,174.57/2,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.25

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