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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.93, 3,090.11 and 1,707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.93, 3,090.11 and 1,707.03 is: 2,355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.93 : 3,090.11 = 1,707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.93/3,090.11 = 1,707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.93x = 3,090.11 × 1,707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.93x = 5,274,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,901.94/2,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.99

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