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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.56, 3,357.12 and 2,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.56, 3,357.12 and 2,092.96 is: 3,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.56 : 3,357.12 = 2,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.56/3,357.12 = 2,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.56x = 3,357.12 × 2,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.56x = 7,026,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,317.88/2,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.77

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