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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.69, 3,808.38 and 1,224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.69, 3,808.38 and 1,224.07 is: 1,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.69 : 3,808.38 = 1,224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.69/3,808.38 = 1,224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.69x = 3,808.38 × 1,224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.69x = 4,661,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,723.71/2,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.55

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