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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.03, 3,354.66 and 1,458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.03, 3,354.66 and 1,458.63 is: 2,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.03 : 3,354.66 = 1,458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.03/3,354.66 = 1,458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.03x = 3,354.66 × 1,458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.03x = 4,893,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,207.72/2,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.39

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