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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.44, 3,086.19 and 1,241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.44, 3,086.19 and 1,241.67 is: 1,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.44 : 3,086.19 = 1,241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.44/3,086.19 = 1,241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.44x = 3,086.19 × 1,241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.44x = 3,832,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,029.54/2,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.45

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