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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.45, 3,086.13 and 1,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.45, 3,086.13 and 1,291.81 is: 1,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.45 : 3,086.13 = 1,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.45/3,086.13 = 1,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.45x = 3,086.13 × 1,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.45x = 3,986,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,693.60/2,236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.60

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