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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.85, 3,084.58 and 2,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.85, 3,084.58 and 2,232.56 is: 3,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.85 : 3,084.58 = 2,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.85/3,084.58 = 2,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.85x = 3,084.58 × 2,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.85x = 6,886,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,520.43/2,239.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.54

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