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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.44, 3,086.30 and 1,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.44, 3,086.30 and 1,439.12 is: 1,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.44 : 3,086.30 = 1,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.44/3,086.30 = 1,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.44x = 3,086.30 × 1,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.44x = 4,441,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,556.06/2,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.88

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