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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.18, 3,090.90 and 2,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.18, 3,090.90 and 2,087.46 is: 2,876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.18 : 3,090.90 = 2,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.18/3,090.90 = 2,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.18x = 3,090.90 × 2,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.18x = 6,452,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,130.11/2,243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.34

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