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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.57, 3,090.72 and 1,400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.57, 3,090.72 and 1,400.46 is: 1,933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.57 : 3,090.72 = 1,400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.57/3,090.72 = 1,400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.57x = 3,090.72 × 1,400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.57x = 4,328,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,429.73/2,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.57

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