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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.47, 3,357.95 and 758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.47, 3,357.95 and 758.76 is: 1,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.47 : 3,357.95 = 758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.47/3,357.95 = 758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.47x = 3,357.95 × 758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.47x = 2,547,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,861.76/2,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.22

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