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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.16, 3,357.72 and 938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.16, 3,357.72 and 938.88 is: 1,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.16 : 3,357.72 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.16/3,357.72 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.16x = 3,357.72 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.16x = 3,152,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,496.15/2,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.52

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