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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.24, 3,088.32 and 1,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.24, 3,088.32 and 1,306.56 is: 1,802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.24 : 3,088.32 = 1,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.24/3,088.32 = 1,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.24x = 3,088.32 × 1,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.24x = 4,035,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,075.38/2,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.79

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