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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.86, 3,362.48 and 2,056.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.86, 3,362.48 and 2,056.01 is: 3,087.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.86 : 3,362.48 = 2,056.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.86/3,362.48 = 2,056.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.86x = 3,362.48 × 2,056.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.86x = 6,913,265.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,265.41/2,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.86

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