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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.74, 3,341.68 and 2,073.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.74, 3,341.68 and 2,073.81 is: 3,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.74 : 3,341.68 = 2,073.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.74/3,341.68 = 2,073.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.74x = 3,341.68 × 2,073.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.74x = 6,929,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,992.69/2,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.49

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