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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.24, 3,356.22 and 939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.24, 3,356.22 and 939.36 is: 1,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.24 : 3,356.22 = 939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.24/3,356.22 = 939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.24x = 3,356.22 × 939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.24x = 3,152,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,698.82/2,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.56

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