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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.58, 3,355.50 and 1,508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.58, 3,355.50 and 1,508.32 is: 2,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.58 : 3,355.50 = 1,508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.58/3,355.50 = 1,508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.58x = 3,355.50 × 1,508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.58x = 5,061,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,167.76/2,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.88

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