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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.16, 3,356.31 and 922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.16, 3,356.31 and 922.60 is: 1,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.16 : 3,356.31 = 922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.16/3,356.31 = 922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.16x = 3,356.31 × 922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.16x = 3,096,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,531.61/2,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.52

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