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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.98, 3,517.02 and 2,238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.98, 3,517.02 and 2,238.03 is: 3,360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.98 : 3,517.02 = 2,238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.98/3,517.02 = 2,238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.98x = 3,517.02 × 2,238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.98x = 7,871,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,196.27/2,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.92

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