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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.93, 3,360.06 and 1,129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.93, 3,360.06 and 1,129.41 is: 1,694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.93 : 3,360.06 = 1,129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.93/3,360.06 = 1,129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.93x = 3,360.06 × 1,129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.93x = 3,794,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,885.36/2,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.95

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