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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.98, 3,088.23 and 1,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.98, 3,088.23 and 1,243.30 is: 1,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.98 : 3,088.23 = 1,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.98/3,088.23 = 1,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.98x = 3,088.23 × 1,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.98x = 3,839,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,596.36/2,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.65

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