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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.10, 3,349.96 and 1,195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.10, 3,349.96 and 1,195.49 is: 1,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.10 : 3,349.96 = 1,195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.10/3,349.96 = 1,195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.10x = 3,349.96 × 1,195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.10x = 4,004,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,849.07/2,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.40

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