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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.52, 3,349.34 and 2,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.52, 3,349.34 and 2,011.16 is: 3,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.52 : 3,349.34 = 2,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.52/3,349.34 = 2,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.52x = 3,349.34 × 2,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.52x = 6,736,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,736,031.83/2,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.15

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