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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.53, 3,086.43 and 1,241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.53, 3,086.43 and 1,241.88 is: 1,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.53 : 3,086.43 = 1,241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.53/3,086.43 = 1,241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.53x = 3,086.43 × 1,241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.53x = 3,832,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,975.69/2,236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.80

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