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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.23, 3,083.88 and 2,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.23, 3,083.88 and 2,190.81 is: 3,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.23 : 3,083.88 = 2,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.23/3,083.88 = 2,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.23x = 3,083.88 × 2,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.23x = 6,756,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,195.14/2,239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.20

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