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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.28, 3,357.72 and 939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.28, 3,357.72 and 939.44 is: 1,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.28 : 3,357.72 = 939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.28/3,357.72 = 939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.28x = 3,357.72 × 939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.28x = 3,154,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,376.48/2,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.29

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