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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.11, 3,088.45 and 1,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.11, 3,088.45 and 1,243.33 is: 1,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.11 : 3,088.45 = 1,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.11/3,088.45 = 1,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.11x = 3,088.45 × 1,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.11x = 3,839,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,962.54/2,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.72

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