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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.61, 3,357.59 and 1,128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.61, 3,357.59 and 1,128.29 is: 1,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.61 : 3,357.59 = 1,128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.61/3,357.59 = 1,128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.61x = 3,357.59 × 1,128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.61x = 3,788,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,312.79/2,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.51

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