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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.41, 3,086.20 and 1,241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.41, 3,086.20 and 1,241.63 is: 1,713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.41 : 3,086.20 = 1,241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.41/3,086.20 = 1,241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.41x = 3,086.20 × 1,241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.41x = 3,831,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,912.30/2,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.42

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