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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.52, 3,090.29 and 1,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.52, 3,090.29 and 1,295.33 is: 1,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.52 : 3,090.29 = 1,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.52/3,090.29 = 1,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.52x = 3,090.29 × 1,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.52x = 4,002,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,923.42/2,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.41

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