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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.90, 4,055.52 and 2,239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.90, 4,055.52 and 2,239.06 is: 3,089.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.90 : 4,055.52 = 2,239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.90/4,055.52 = 2,239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.90x = 4,055.52 × 2,239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.90x = 9,080,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,552.61/2,938.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.78

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