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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.95, 3,358.37 and 1,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.95, 3,358.37 and 1,069.78 is: 1,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.95 : 3,358.37 = 1,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.95/3,358.37 = 1,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.95x = 3,358.37 × 1,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.95x = 3,592,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,717.06/2,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.64

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