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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.94, 3,358.40 and 851.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.94, 3,358.40 and 851.95 is: 1,277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.94 : 3,358.40 = 851.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.94/3,358.40 = 851.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.94x = 3,358.40 × 851.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.94x = 2,861,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,188.88/2,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.92

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