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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.92, 3,358.83 and 1,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.92, 3,358.83 and 1,199.73 is: 1,799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.92 : 3,358.83 = 1,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.92/3,358.83 = 1,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.92x = 3,358.83 × 1,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.92x = 4,029,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,689.12/2,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.03

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