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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.36, 3,086.76 and 1,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.36, 3,086.76 and 1,397.48 is: 1,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.36 : 3,086.76 = 1,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.36/3,086.76 = 1,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.36x = 3,086.76 × 1,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.36x = 4,313,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,685.36/2,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.02

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