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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.37, 3,069.99 and 1,439.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.37, 3,069.99 and 1,439.67 is: 1,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.37 : 3,069.99 = 1,439.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.37/3,069.99 = 1,439.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.37x = 3,069.99 × 1,439.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.37x = 4,419,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,772.50/2,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.08

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