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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.08, 3,356.28 and 851.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.08, 3,356.28 and 851.78 is: 1,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.08 : 3,356.28 = 851.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.08/3,356.28 = 851.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.08x = 3,356.28 × 851.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.08x = 2,858,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,795.40/2,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.35

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