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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.90, 3,092.94 and 1,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.90, 3,092.94 and 1,652.66 is: 2,283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.90 : 3,092.94 = 1,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.90/3,092.94 = 1,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.90x = 3,092.94 × 1,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.90x = 5,111,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,578.22/2,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.08

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