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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.24, 3,415.43 and 1,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.24, 3,415.43 and 1,236.20 is: 1,854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.24 : 3,415.43 = 1,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.24/3,415.43 = 1,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.24x = 3,415.43 × 1,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.24x = 4,222,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,140.58/2,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.88

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