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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.74, 3,357.99 and 1,417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.74, 3,357.99 and 1,417.86 is: 2,125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.74 : 3,357.99 = 1,417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.74/3,357.99 = 1,417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.74x = 3,357.99 × 1,417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.74x = 4,761,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,159.70/2,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.76

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