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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.80, 3,360.90 and 2,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.80, 3,360.90 and 2,222.60 is: 3,336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.80 : 3,360.90 = 2,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.80/3,360.90 = 2,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.80x = 3,360.90 × 2,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.80x = 7,469,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,936.34/2,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.58

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