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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.90, 3,356.00 and 1,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.90, 3,356.00 and 1,747.28 is: 2,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.90 : 3,356.00 = 1,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.90/3,356.00 = 1,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.90x = 3,356.00 × 1,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.90x = 5,863,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,862.94/2,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.92

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