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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.91, 3,354.72 and 1,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.91, 3,354.72 and 1,774.18 is: 2,658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.91 : 3,354.72 = 1,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.91/3,354.72 = 1,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.91x = 3,354.72 × 1,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.91x = 5,951,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951,877.13/2,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.38

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