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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.49, 3,488.57 and 2,274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.49, 3,488.57 and 2,274.93 is: 3,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.49 : 3,488.57 = 2,274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.49/3,488.57 = 2,274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.49x = 3,488.57 × 2,274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.49x = 7,936,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,252.55/2,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.75

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