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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238, 3,357.12 and 1,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238, 3,357.12 and 1,586.88 is: 2,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238 : 3,357.12 = 1,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238/3,357.12 = 1,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238x = 3,357.12 × 1,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238x = 5,327,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327,346.59/2,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.41

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