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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.97, 3,359.69 and 1,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.97, 3,359.69 and 1,084.72 is: 1,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.97 : 3,359.69 = 1,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.97/3,359.69 = 1,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.97x = 3,359.69 × 1,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.97x = 3,644,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,317.51/2,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.68

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