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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.91, 3,088.01 and 2,156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.91, 3,088.01 and 2,156.07 is: 2,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.91 : 3,088.01 = 2,156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.91/3,088.01 = 2,156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.91x = 3,088.01 × 2,156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.91x = 6,657,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,965.72/2,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.08

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