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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.10, 3,087.11 and 1,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.10, 3,087.11 and 1,292.74 is: 1,783.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.10 : 3,087.11 = 1,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.10/3,087.11 = 1,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.10x = 3,087.11 × 1,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.10x = 3,990,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,830.58/2,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.93

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