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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.64, 3,090.34 and 1,531.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.64, 3,090.34 and 1,531.62 is: 2,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.64 : 3,090.34 = 1,531.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.64/3,090.34 = 1,531.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.64x = 3,090.34 × 1,531.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.64x = 4,733,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,226.55/2,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.33

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