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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.62, 3,068.96 and 1,438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.62, 3,068.96 and 1,438.92 is: 1,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.62 : 3,068.96 = 1,438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.62/3,068.96 = 1,438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.62x = 3,068.96 × 1,438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.62x = 4,415,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,980.73/2,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.05

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