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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.33, 3,088.83 and 1,243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.33, 3,088.83 and 1,243.59 is: 1,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.33 : 3,088.83 = 1,243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.33/3,088.83 = 1,243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.33x = 3,088.83 × 1,243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.33x = 3,841,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,231.18/2,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.11

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