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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.79, 3,088.49 and 1,400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.79, 3,088.49 and 1,400.18 is: 1,930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.79 : 3,088.49 = 1,400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.79/3,088.49 = 1,400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.79x = 3,088.49 × 1,400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.79x = 4,324,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,419.48/2,239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.73

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