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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.14, 3,084.58 and 1,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.14, 3,084.58 and 1,449.19 is: 1,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.14 : 3,084.58 = 1,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.14/3,084.58 = 1,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.14x = 3,084.58 × 1,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.14x = 4,470,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,148.16/2,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.94

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