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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.33, 3,092.85 and 1,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.33, 3,092.85 and 1,610.94 is: 2,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.33 : 3,092.85 = 1,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.33/3,092.85 = 1,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.33x = 3,092.85 × 1,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.33x = 4,982,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,395.78/2,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.94

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