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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.60, 3,086.56 and 1,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.60, 3,086.56 and 1,352.24 is: 1,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.60 : 3,086.56 = 1,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.60/3,086.56 = 1,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.60x = 3,086.56 × 1,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.60x = 4,173,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,769.89/2,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.12

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