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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.44, 3,094.90 and 2,203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.44, 3,094.90 and 2,203.32 is: 3,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.44 : 3,094.90 = 2,203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.44/3,094.90 = 2,203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.44x = 3,094.90 × 2,203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.44x = 6,819,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819,055.07/2,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.34

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