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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.44, 3,351.95 and 1,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.44, 3,351.95 and 1,872.32 is: 2,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.44 : 3,351.95 = 1,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.44/3,351.95 = 1,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.44x = 3,351.95 × 1,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.44x = 6,275,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,275,923.02/2,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.70

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