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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.76, 3,086.52 and 1,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.76, 3,086.52 and 1,838.92 is: 2,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.76 : 3,086.52 = 1,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.76/3,086.52 = 1,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.76x = 3,086.52 × 1,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.76x = 5,675,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,863.36/2,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.27

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