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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.18, 3,087.14 and 1,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.18, 3,087.14 and 1,242.42 is: 1,714.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.18 : 3,087.14 = 1,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.18/3,087.14 = 1,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.18x = 3,087.14 × 1,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.18x = 3,835,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,524.48/2,237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.45

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