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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.48, 3,070.98 and 1,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.48, 3,070.98 and 1,439.24 is: 1,986.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.48 : 3,070.98 = 1,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.48/3,070.98 = 1,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.48x = 3,070.98 × 1,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.48x = 4,419,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,877.26/2,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.03

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