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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.48, 3,358.87 and 923.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.48, 3,358.87 and 923.21 is: 1,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.48 : 3,358.87 = 923.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.48/3,358.87 = 923.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.48x = 3,358.87 × 923.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.48x = 3,100,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,942.37/2,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.29

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