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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.83, 3,352.09 and 1,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.83, 3,352.09 and 1,689.35 is: 2,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.83 : 3,352.09 = 1,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.83/3,352.09 = 1,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.83x = 3,352.09 × 1,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.83x = 5,662,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,835.43/2,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.37

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