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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.23, 3,377.39 and 2,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.23, 3,377.39 and 2,238.48 is: 3,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.23 : 3,377.39 = 2,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.23/3,377.39 = 2,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.23x = 3,377.39 × 2,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.23x = 7,560,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,208.77/2,461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.72

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