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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.20, 3,088.39 and 1,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.20, 3,088.39 and 1,243.49 is: 1,715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.20 : 3,088.39 = 1,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.20/3,088.39 = 1,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.20x = 3,088.39 × 1,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.20x = 3,840,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,382.08/2,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.84

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