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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.58, 3,088.08 and 1,293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.58, 3,088.08 and 1,293.41 is: 1,785.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.58 : 3,088.08 = 1,293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.58/3,088.08 = 1,293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.58x = 3,088.08 × 1,293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.58x = 3,994,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,161.27/2,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.04

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