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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.99, 3,351.47 and 1,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.99, 3,351.47 and 1,414.41 is: 2,117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.99 : 3,351.47 = 1,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.99/3,351.47 = 1,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.99x = 3,351.47 × 1,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.99x = 4,740,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,345.61/2,238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.18

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