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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.63, 3,090.68 and 1,542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.63, 3,090.68 and 1,542.22 is: 2,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.63 : 3,090.68 = 1,542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.63/3,090.68 = 1,542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.63x = 3,090.68 × 1,542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.63x = 4,766,508.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,508.51/2,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.26

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