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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.32, 3,089.69 and 1,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.32, 3,089.69 and 1,601.06 is: 2,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.32 : 3,089.69 = 1,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.32/3,089.69 = 1,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.32x = 3,089.69 × 1,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.32x = 4,946,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,755.62/2,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.04

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