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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.20, 3,238.32 and 2,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.20, 3,238.32 and 2,238.94 is: 3,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.20 : 3,238.32 = 2,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.20/3,238.32 = 2,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.20x = 3,238.32 × 2,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.20x = 7,250,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,404.18/2,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.55

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