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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.08, 3,360.96 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.08, 3,360.96 and 2,103 is: 3,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.08 : 3,360.96 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.08/3,360.96 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.08x = 3,360.96 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.08x = 7,068,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,098.88/2,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.70

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