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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.71, 3,086.66 and 1,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.71, 3,086.66 and 1,241.98 is: 1,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.71 : 3,086.66 = 1,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.71/3,086.66 = 1,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.71x = 3,086.66 × 1,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.71x = 3,833,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,569.99/2,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.93

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