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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.46, 3,081.36 and 2,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.46, 3,081.36 and 2,057.88 is: 2,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.46 : 3,081.36 = 2,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.46/3,081.36 = 2,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.46x = 3,081.36 × 2,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.46x = 6,341,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,069.12/2,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.85

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