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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.90, 3,358.68 and 852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.90, 3,358.68 and 852.30 is: 1,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.90 : 3,358.68 = 852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.90/3,358.68 = 852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.90x = 3,358.68 × 852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.90x = 2,862,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,602.96/2,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.58

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