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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.89, 3,355.81 and 1,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.89, 3,355.81 and 1,140.94 is: 1,710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.89 : 3,355.81 = 1,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.89/3,355.81 = 1,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.89x = 3,355.81 × 1,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.89x = 3,828,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,766.62/2,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.12

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