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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.18, 3,356.30 and 1,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.18, 3,356.30 and 1,197.96 is: 1,796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.18 : 3,356.30 = 1,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.18/3,356.30 = 1,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.18x = 3,356.30 × 1,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.18x = 4,020,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,713.15/2,238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.42

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