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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.07, 3,086.70 and 1,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.07, 3,086.70 and 1,352.94 is: 1,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.07 : 3,086.70 = 1,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.07/3,086.70 = 1,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.07x = 3,086.70 × 1,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.07x = 4,176,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,119.90/2,237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.78

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