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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.50, 3,360.06 and 2,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.50, 3,360.06 and 2,059.68 is: 3,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.50 : 3,360.06 = 2,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.50/3,360.06 = 2,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.50x = 3,360.06 × 2,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.50x = 6,920,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,648.38/2,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.26

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