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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.55, 3,087.75 and 1,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.55, 3,087.75 and 1,242.75 is: 1,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.55 : 3,087.75 = 1,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.55/3,087.75 = 1,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.55x = 3,087.75 × 1,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.55x = 3,837,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,301.31/2,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.96

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