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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.64, 4,075.81 and 2,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.64, 4,075.81 and 2,238.50 is: 3,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.64 : 4,075.81 = 2,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.64/4,075.81 = 2,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.64x = 4,075.81 × 2,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.64x = 9,123,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,705.28/2,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.74

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