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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.60, 3,087.91 and 1,242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.60, 3,087.91 and 1,242.97 is: 1,715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.60 : 3,087.91 = 1,242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.60/3,087.91 = 1,242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.60x = 3,087.91 × 1,242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.60x = 3,838,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,168.67/2,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.31

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