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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.93, 3,086.20 and 1,341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.93, 3,086.20 and 1,341.51 is: 1,850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.93 : 3,086.20 = 1,341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.93/3,086.20 = 1,341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.93x = 3,086.20 × 1,341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.93x = 4,140,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,175.63/2,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.00

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