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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238, 3,349.10 and 1,689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238, 3,349.10 and 1,689.64 is: 2,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238 : 3,349.10 = 1,689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238/3,349.10 = 1,689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238x = 3,349.10 × 1,689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238x = 5,658,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,773.32/2,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.50

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