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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.72, 3,087.70 and 1,242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.72, 3,087.70 and 1,242.99 is: 1,715.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.72 : 3,087.70 = 1,242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.72/3,087.70 = 1,242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.72x = 3,087.70 × 1,242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.72x = 3,837,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,977.12/2,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.13

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