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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.83, 3,088.10 and 1,243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.83, 3,088.10 and 1,243.10 is: 1,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.83 : 3,088.10 = 1,243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.83/3,088.10 = 1,243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.83x = 3,088.10 × 1,243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.83x = 3,838,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,807.07/2,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.42

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