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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.18, 3,354.03 and 937.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.18, 3,354.03 and 937.86 is: 1,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.18 : 3,354.03 = 937.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.18/3,354.03 = 937.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.18x = 3,354.03 × 937.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.18x = 3,145,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,610.58/2,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.43

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