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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.73, 3,086.96 and 1,530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.73, 3,086.96 and 1,530.69 is: 2,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.73 : 3,086.96 = 1,530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.73/3,086.96 = 1,530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.73x = 3,086.96 × 1,530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.73x = 4,725,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,171.15/2,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.65

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