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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.60, 3,358.56 and 757.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.60, 3,358.56 and 757.64 is: 1,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.60 : 3,358.56 = 757.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.60/3,358.56 = 757.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.60x = 3,358.56 × 757.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.60x = 2,544,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,579.40/2,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.68

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