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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.94, 3,091.08 and 1,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.94, 3,091.08 and 1,295.72 is: 1,788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.94 : 3,091.08 = 1,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.94/3,091.08 = 1,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.94x = 3,091.08 × 1,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.94x = 4,005,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,174.18/2,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.07

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