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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.46, 3,355.44 and 851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.46, 3,355.44 and 851.44 is: 1,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.46 : 3,355.44 = 851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.46/3,355.44 = 851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.46x = 3,355.44 × 851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.46x = 2,856,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,955.83/2,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.30

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