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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.11, 3,089.71 and 1,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.11, 3,089.71 and 1,399.28 is: 1,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.11 : 3,089.71 = 1,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.11/3,089.71 = 1,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.11x = 3,089.71 × 1,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.11x = 4,323,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,369.41/2,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.71

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