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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.12, 3,094.74 and 1,911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.12, 3,094.74 and 1,911.96 is: 2,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.12 : 3,094.74 = 1,911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.12/3,094.74 = 1,911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.12x = 3,094.74 × 1,911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.12x = 5,917,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,917,019.09/2,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.75

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