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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.02, 3,141.24 and 2,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.02, 3,141.24 and 2,238.69 is: 3,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.02 : 3,141.24 = 2,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.02/3,141.24 = 2,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.02x = 3,141.24 × 2,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.02x = 7,032,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,262.58/2,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.08

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