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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.15, 3,087.26 and 1,242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.15, 3,087.26 and 1,242.43 is: 1,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.15 : 3,087.26 = 1,242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.15/3,087.26 = 1,242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.15x = 3,087.26 × 1,242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.15x = 3,835,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,699.83/2,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.55

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