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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.57, 3,195.89 and 2,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.57, 3,195.89 and 2,238.68 is: 3,089.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.57 : 3,195.89 = 2,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.57/3,195.89 = 2,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.57x = 3,195.89 × 2,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.57x = 7,154,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,547.85/2,315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.76

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