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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.72, 3,088.32 and 1,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.72, 3,088.32 and 1,411.20 is: 1,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.72 : 3,088.32 = 1,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.72/3,088.32 = 1,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.72x = 3,088.32 × 1,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.72x = 4,358,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,237.18/2,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.75

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