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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.02, 3,088.48 and 1,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.02, 3,088.48 and 1,243.30 is: 1,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.02 : 3,088.48 = 1,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.02/3,088.48 = 1,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.02x = 3,088.48 × 1,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.02x = 3,839,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,907.18/2,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.76

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