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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.40, 3,355.20 and 1,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.40, 3,355.20 and 1,005.60 is: 1,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.40 : 3,355.20 = 1,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.40/3,355.20 = 1,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.40x = 3,355.20 × 1,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.40x = 3,373,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,989.12/2,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.32

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