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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.08, 4,090.46 and 2,239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.08, 4,090.46 and 2,239.01 is: 3,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.08 : 4,090.46 = 2,239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.08/4,090.46 = 2,239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.08x = 4,090.46 × 2,239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.08x = 9,158,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,549.20/2,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.45

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