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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.87, 3,376.89 and 2,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.87, 3,376.89 and 2,238.12 is: 3,071.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.87 : 3,376.89 = 2,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.87/3,376.89 = 2,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.87x = 3,376.89 × 2,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.87x = 7,557,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,885.05/2,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.22

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