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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.57, 3,086.54 and 1,241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.57, 3,086.54 and 1,241.93 is: 1,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.57 : 3,086.54 = 1,241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.57/3,086.54 = 1,241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.57x = 3,086.54 × 1,241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.57x = 3,833,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,266.62/2,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.90

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