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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.99, 3,390.03 and 1,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.99, 3,390.03 and 1,484.93 is: 2,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.99 : 3,390.03 = 1,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.99/3,390.03 = 1,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.99x = 3,390.03 × 1,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.99x = 5,033,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,965.72/2,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.43

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