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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.90, 3,088.11 and 1,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.90, 3,088.11 and 1,306.46 is: 1,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.90 : 3,088.11 = 1,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.90/3,088.11 = 1,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.90x = 3,088.11 × 1,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.90x = 4,034,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,492.19/2,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.80

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