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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.69, 3,086.30 and 1,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.69, 3,086.30 and 1,492.62 is: 2,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.69 : 3,086.30 = 1,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.69/3,086.30 = 1,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.69x = 3,086.30 × 1,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.69x = 4,606,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,665.64/2,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.67

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