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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.40, 3,354.48 and 1,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.40, 3,354.48 and 1,312.14 is: 1,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.40 : 3,354.48 = 1,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.40/3,354.48 = 1,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.40x = 3,354.48 × 1,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.40x = 4,401,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,547.39/2,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.50

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