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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.95, 3,088.46 and 1,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.95, 3,088.46 and 1,243.23 is: 1,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.95 : 3,088.46 = 1,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.95/3,088.46 = 1,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.95x = 3,088.46 × 1,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.95x = 3,839,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,666.13/2,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.71

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