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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.56, 3,358.56 and 1,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.56, 3,358.56 and 1,751.84 is: 2,628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.56 : 3,358.56 = 1,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.56/3,358.56 = 1,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.56x = 3,358.56 × 1,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.56x = 5,883,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,659.75/2,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.32

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