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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.66, 3,336.87 and 2,072.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.66, 3,336.87 and 2,072.52 is: 3,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.66 : 3,336.87 = 2,072.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.66/3,336.87 = 2,072.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.66x = 3,336.87 × 2,072.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.66x = 6,915,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915,729.81/2,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.23

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