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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.52, 3,093.12 and 1,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.52, 3,093.12 and 1,492.25 is: 2,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.52 : 3,093.12 = 1,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.52/3,093.12 = 1,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.52x = 3,093.12 × 1,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.52x = 4,615,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,692.85/2,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.02

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