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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.28, 3,799.59 and 1,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.28, 3,799.59 and 1,439.41 is: 2,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.28 : 3,799.59 = 1,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.28/3,799.59 = 1,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.28x = 3,799.59 × 1,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.28x = 5,469,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,167.84/2,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.08

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