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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.68, 3,088.83 and 2,085.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.68, 3,088.83 and 2,085.95 is: 2,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.68 : 3,088.83 = 2,085.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.68/3,088.83 = 2,085.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.68x = 3,088.83 × 2,085.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.68x = 6,443,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,160.48/2,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.26

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