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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.59, 3,086.48 and 1,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.59, 3,086.48 and 1,228.32 is: 1,695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.59 : 3,086.48 = 1,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.59/3,086.48 = 1,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.59x = 3,086.48 × 1,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.59x = 3,791,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,176.61/2,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.07

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