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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.30, 3,087.24 and 1,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.30, 3,087.24 and 1,242.44 is: 1,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.30 : 3,087.24 = 1,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.30/3,087.24 = 1,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.30x = 3,087.24 × 1,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.30x = 3,835,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,710.47/2,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.44

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