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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.92, 3,206.04 and 1,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.92, 3,206.04 and 1,439.12 is: 1,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.92 : 3,206.04 = 1,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.92/3,206.04 = 1,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.92x = 3,206.04 × 1,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.92x = 4,613,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,876.28/2,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.24

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