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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.34, 3,087.56 and 1,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.34, 3,087.56 and 1,242.60 is: 1,714.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.34 : 3,087.56 = 1,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.34/3,087.56 = 1,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.34x = 3,087.56 × 1,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.34x = 3,836,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,602.06/2,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.81

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