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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.78, 3,089.86 and 2,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.78, 3,089.86 and 2,140.34 is: 2,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.78 : 3,089.86 = 2,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.78/3,089.86 = 2,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.78x = 3,089.86 × 2,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.78x = 6,613,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,350.95/2,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.00

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