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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.37, 3,355.81 and 1,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.37, 3,355.81 and 1,414.92 is: 2,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.37 : 3,355.81 = 1,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.37/3,355.81 = 1,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.37x = 3,355.81 × 1,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.37x = 4,748,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,202.69/2,238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.28

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