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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.19, 3,086.82 and 1,352.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.19, 3,086.82 and 1,352.97 is: 1,866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.19 : 3,086.82 = 1,352.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.19/3,086.82 = 1,352.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.19x = 3,086.82 × 1,352.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.19x = 4,176,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,374.86/2,237.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.79

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