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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.44, 3,086.31 and 1,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.44, 3,086.31 and 1,241.73 is: 1,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.44 : 3,086.31 = 1,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.44/3,086.31 = 1,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.44x = 3,086.31 × 1,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.44x = 3,832,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,363.72/2,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.60

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