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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.89, 3,092.93 and 1,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.89, 3,092.93 and 1,652.66 is: 2,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.89 : 3,092.93 = 1,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.89/3,092.93 = 1,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.89x = 3,092.93 × 1,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.89x = 5,111,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,537.97/2,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.07

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