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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.84, 3,403.35 and 1,488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.84, 3,403.35 and 1,488.89 is: 2,232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.84 : 3,403.35 = 1,488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.84/3,403.35 = 1,488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.84x = 3,403.35 × 1,488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.84x = 5,067,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,213.78/2,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.41

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