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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.24, 3,090.24 and 1,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.24, 3,090.24 and 1,453.44 is: 2,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.24 : 3,090.24 = 1,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.24/3,090.24 = 1,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.24x = 3,090.24 × 1,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.24x = 4,491,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,478.43/2,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.70

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