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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.78, 3,096.31 and 2,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.78, 3,096.31 and 2,052.98 is: 2,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.78 : 3,096.31 = 2,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.78/3,096.31 = 2,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.78x = 3,096.31 × 2,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.78x = 6,356,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,647.02/2,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.07

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