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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.42, 3,085.34 and 1,489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.42, 3,085.34 and 1,489.41 is: 2,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.42 : 3,085.34 = 1,489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.42/3,085.34 = 1,489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.42x = 3,085.34 × 1,489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.42x = 4,595,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,336.25/2,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.69

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