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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.41, 3,354.19 and 939.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.41, 3,354.19 and 939.17 is: 1,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.41 : 3,354.19 = 939.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.41/3,354.19 = 939.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.41x = 3,354.19 × 939.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.41x = 3,150,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,154.62/2,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.32

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