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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.04, 3,357.32 and 939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.04, 3,357.32 and 939.20 is: 1,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.04 : 3,357.32 = 939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.04/3,357.32 = 939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.04x = 3,357.32 × 939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.04x = 3,153,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,194.94/2,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.91

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