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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.50, 3,088.75 and 1,609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.50, 3,088.75 and 1,609.86 is: 2,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.50 : 3,088.75 = 1,609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.50/3,088.75 = 1,609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.50x = 3,088.75 × 1,609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.50x = 4,972,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,455.08/2,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.34

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