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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.08, 3,088.64 and 1,243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.08, 3,088.64 and 1,243.44 is: 1,716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.08 : 3,088.64 = 1,243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.08/3,088.64 = 1,243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.08x = 3,088.64 × 1,243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.08x = 3,840,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,538.52/2,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.00

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