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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.10, 3,049 and 2,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.10, 3,049 and 2,238.10 is: 3,049

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.10 : 3,049 = 2,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.10/3,049 = 2,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.10x = 3,049 × 2,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.10x = 6,823,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823,966.90/2,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049

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