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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.76, 3,354.43 and 1,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.76, 3,354.43 and 1,371.25 is: 2,054.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.76 : 3,354.43 = 1,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.76/3,354.43 = 1,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.76x = 3,354.43 × 1,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.76x = 4,599,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,755.28/2,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.60

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