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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.39, 3,089.21 and 1,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.39, 3,089.21 and 1,541.25 is: 2,127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.39 : 3,089.21 = 1,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.39/3,089.21 = 1,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.39x = 3,089.21 × 1,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.39x = 4,761,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,237.21/2,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.08

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