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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.46, 3,357.69 and 678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.46, 3,357.69 and 678.45 is: 1,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.46 : 3,357.69 = 678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.46/3,357.69 = 678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.46x = 3,357.69 × 678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.46x = 2,278,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,024.78/2,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.68

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