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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.13, 3,086.77 and 1,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.13, 3,086.77 and 1,352.76 is: 1,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.13 : 3,086.77 = 1,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.13/3,086.77 = 1,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.13x = 3,086.77 × 1,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.13x = 4,175,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,658.99/2,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.52

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