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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.10, 3,675.18 and 2,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.10, 3,675.18 and 2,230.53 is: 3,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.10 : 3,675.18 = 2,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.10/3,675.18 = 2,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.10x = 3,675.18 × 2,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.10x = 8,197,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,599.25/2,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.29

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