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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.44, 3,090.92 and 1,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.44, 3,090.92 and 1,295.88 is: 1,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.44 : 3,090.92 = 1,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.44/3,090.92 = 1,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.44x = 3,090.92 × 1,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.44x = 4,005,461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,461.41/2,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.60

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