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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.24, 3,088.61 and 1,442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.24, 3,088.61 and 1,442.81 is: 1,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.24 : 3,088.61 = 1,442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.24/3,088.61 = 1,442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.24x = 3,088.61 × 1,442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.24x = 4,456,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,261.95/2,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.08

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