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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.93, 3,359.07 and 778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.93, 3,359.07 and 778.14 is: 1,167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.93 : 3,359.07 = 778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.93/3,359.07 = 778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.93x = 3,359.07 × 778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.93x = 2,613,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,826.73/2,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.44

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