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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.24, 3,358.98 and 1,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.24, 3,358.98 and 1,266.24 is: 1,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.24 : 3,358.98 = 1,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.24/3,358.98 = 1,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.24x = 3,358.98 × 1,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.24x = 4,253,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,274.84/2,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.28

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