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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.38, 3,357.20 and 1,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.38, 3,357.20 and 1,587.14 is: 2,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.38 : 3,357.20 = 1,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.38/3,357.20 = 1,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.38x = 3,357.20 × 1,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.38x = 5,328,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328,333.59/2,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.45

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