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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.76, 3,088.11 and 1,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.76, 3,088.11 and 1,243 is: 1,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.76 : 3,088.11 = 1,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.76/3,088.11 = 1,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.76x = 3,088.11 × 1,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.76x = 3,838,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,520.73/2,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.34

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