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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.48, 3,085.94 and 1,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.48, 3,085.94 and 1,292.16 is: 1,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.48 : 3,085.94 = 1,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.48/3,085.94 = 1,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.48x = 3,085.94 × 1,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.48x = 3,987,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,528.23/2,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.95

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