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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.73, 3,086.44 and 1,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.73, 3,086.44 and 1,241.75 is: 1,713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.73 : 3,086.44 = 1,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.73/3,086.44 = 1,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.73x = 3,086.44 × 1,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.73x = 3,832,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,586.87/2,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.48

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