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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.48, 3,088.50 and 1,712.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.48, 3,088.50 and 1,712.84 is: 2,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.48 : 3,088.50 = 1,712.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.48/3,088.50 = 1,712.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.48x = 3,088.50 × 1,712.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.48x = 5,290,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,106.34/2,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.31

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