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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.67, 3,355.10 and 920.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.67, 3,355.10 and 920.93 is: 1,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.67 : 3,355.10 = 920.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.67/3,355.10 = 920.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.67x = 3,355.10 × 920.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.67x = 3,089,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,812.24/2,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.20

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