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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.82, 3,358.23 and 758.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.82, 3,358.23 and 758.05 is: 1,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.82 : 3,358.23 = 758.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.82/3,358.23 = 758.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.82x = 3,358.23 × 758.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.82x = 2,545,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,706.25/2,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.08

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