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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.52, 3,355.82 and 1,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.52, 3,355.82 and 1,199.66 is: 1,797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.52 : 3,355.82 = 1,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.52/3,355.82 = 1,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.52x = 3,355.82 × 1,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.52x = 4,025,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,843.02/2,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.64

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