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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.19, 3,358.47 and 1,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.19, 3,358.47 and 1,626.94 is: 2,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.19 : 3,358.47 = 1,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.19/3,358.47 = 1,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.19x = 3,358.47 × 1,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.19x = 5,464,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,029.18/2,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.27

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