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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.93, 3,341.96 and 2,074.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.93, 3,341.96 and 2,074.00 is: 3,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.93 : 3,341.96 = 2,074.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.93/3,341.96 = 2,074.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.93x = 3,341.96 × 2,074.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.93x = 6,931,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931,197.96/2,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.76

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