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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.88, 3,357.34 and 1,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.88, 3,357.34 and 1,197.76 is: 1,797.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.88 : 3,357.34 = 1,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.88/3,357.34 = 1,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.88x = 3,357.34 × 1,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.88x = 4,021,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,287.56/2,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.72

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