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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.90, 3,115.55 and 1,839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.90, 3,115.55 and 1,839.61 is: 2,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.90 : 3,115.55 = 1,839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.90/3,115.55 = 1,839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.90x = 3,115.55 × 1,839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.90x = 5,731,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,372.16/2,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.12

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