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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.16, 3,088.44 and 1,492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.16, 3,088.44 and 1,492.74 is: 2,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.16 : 3,088.44 = 1,492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.16/3,088.44 = 1,492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.16x = 3,088.44 × 1,492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.16x = 4,610,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,237.93/2,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.92

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