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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.03, 3,354.26 and 1,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.03, 3,354.26 and 1,587.38 is: 2,379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.03 : 3,354.26 = 1,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.03/3,354.26 = 1,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.03x = 3,354.26 × 1,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.03x = 5,324,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324,460.53/2,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.08

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