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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.28, 3,360.06 and 1,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.28, 3,360.06 and 1,006.44 is: 1,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.28 : 3,360.06 = 1,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.28/3,360.06 = 1,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.28x = 3,360.06 × 1,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.28x = 3,381,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,698.79/2,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.17

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