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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.17, 3,357.44 and 757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.17, 3,357.44 and 757.38 is: 1,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.17 : 3,357.44 = 757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.17/3,357.44 = 757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.17x = 3,357.44 × 757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.17x = 2,542,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,845.73/2,238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.13

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