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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.08, 3,358.14 and 1,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.08, 3,358.14 and 1,141.88 is: 1,713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.08 : 3,358.14 = 1,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.08/3,358.14 = 1,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.08x = 3,358.14 × 1,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.08x = 3,834,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,592.90/2,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.34

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