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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.11, 3,355.43 and 1,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.11, 3,355.43 and 1,263.14 is: 1,892.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.11 : 3,355.43 = 1,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.11/3,355.43 = 1,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.11x = 3,355.43 × 1,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.11x = 4,238,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,354.76/2,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.87

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