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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.75, 3,089.48 and 1,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.75, 3,089.48 and 1,399.94 is: 1,931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.75 : 3,089.48 = 1,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.75/3,089.48 = 1,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.75x = 3,089.48 × 1,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.75x = 4,325,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,090.48/2,238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.93

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