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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.18, 3,354.80 and 1,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.18, 3,354.80 and 1,197.14 is: 1,794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.18 : 3,354.80 = 1,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.18/3,354.80 = 1,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.18x = 3,354.80 × 1,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.18x = 4,016,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,165.27/2,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.39

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