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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.08, 3,340.80 and 2,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.08, 3,340.80 and 2,073.38 is: 3,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.08 : 3,340.80 = 2,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.08/3,340.80 = 2,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.08x = 3,340.80 × 2,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.08x = 6,926,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,926,747.90/2,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.95

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