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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.06, 3,357.08 and 938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.06, 3,357.08 and 938.60 is: 1,407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.06 : 3,357.08 = 938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.06/3,357.08 = 938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.06x = 3,357.08 × 938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.06x = 3,150,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,955.29/2,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.90

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