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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.59, 3,341.46 and 2,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.59, 3,341.46 and 2,073.66 is: 3,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.59 : 3,341.46 = 2,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.59/3,341.46 = 2,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.59x = 3,341.46 × 2,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.59x = 6,929,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,035.53/2,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.26

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