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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.78, 3,092.10 and 1,491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.78, 3,092.10 and 1,491.48 is: 2,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.78 : 3,092.10 = 1,491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.78/3,092.10 = 1,491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.78x = 3,092.10 × 1,491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.78x = 4,611,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,805.31/2,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.96

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