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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.45, 3,086.19 and 1,241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.45, 3,086.19 and 1,241.71 is: 1,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.45 : 3,086.19 = 1,241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.45/3,086.19 = 1,241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.45x = 3,086.19 × 1,241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.45x = 3,832,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,152.98/2,236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.50

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