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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.89, 3,358.08 and 905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.89, 3,358.08 and 905.55 is: 1,357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.89 : 3,358.08 = 905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.89/3,358.08 = 905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.89x = 3,358.08 × 905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.89x = 3,040,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,909.34/2,239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.62

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