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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.11, 3,088.54 and 1,243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.11, 3,088.54 and 1,243.38 is: 1,715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.11 : 3,088.54 = 1,243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.11/3,088.54 = 1,243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.11x = 3,088.54 × 1,243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.11x = 3,840,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,217.69/2,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.83

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