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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.66, 3,353.07 and 938.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.66, 3,353.07 and 938.42 is: 1,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.66 : 3,353.07 = 938.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.66/3,353.07 = 938.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.66x = 3,353.07 × 938.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.66x = 3,146,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,587.95/2,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.20

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