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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.38, 3,069.98 and 1,439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.38, 3,069.98 and 1,439.68 is: 1,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.38 : 3,069.98 = 1,439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.38/3,069.98 = 1,439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.38x = 3,069.98 × 1,439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.38x = 4,419,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,788.81/2,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.08

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