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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.98, 3,086.25 and 1,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.98, 3,086.25 and 1,305.48 is: 1,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.98 : 3,086.25 = 1,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.98/3,086.25 = 1,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.98x = 3,086.25 × 1,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.98x = 4,029,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,037.65/2,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.11

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