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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.82, 3,088.24 and 1,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.82, 3,088.24 and 1,243.20 is: 1,715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.82 : 3,088.24 = 1,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.82/3,088.24 = 1,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.82x = 3,088.24 × 1,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.82x = 3,839,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,299.97/2,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.64

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