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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.62, 3,351.92 and 1,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.62, 3,351.92 and 1,439.81 is: 2,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.62 : 3,351.92 = 1,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.62/3,351.92 = 1,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.62x = 3,351.92 × 1,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.62x = 4,826,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,103.98/2,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.64

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