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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.25, 3,088.33 and 1,451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.25, 3,088.33 and 1,451.93 is: 2,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.25 : 3,088.33 = 1,451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.25/3,088.33 = 1,451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.25x = 3,088.33 × 1,451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.25x = 4,484,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,019.91/2,239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.47

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