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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.80, 3,352.32 and 1,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.80, 3,352.32 and 1,797.98 is: 2,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.80 : 3,352.32 = 1,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.80/3,352.32 = 1,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.80x = 3,352.32 × 1,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.80x = 6,027,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,404.31/2,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.25

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