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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.94, 3,358.46 and 1,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.94, 3,358.46 and 1,264.82 is: 1,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.94 : 3,358.46 = 1,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.94/3,358.46 = 1,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.94x = 3,358.46 × 1,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.94x = 4,247,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,833.75/2,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.25

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