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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.41, 3,088.95 and 1,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.41, 3,088.95 and 1,243.69 is: 1,716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.41 : 3,088.95 = 1,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.41/3,088.95 = 1,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.41x = 3,088.95 × 1,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.41x = 3,841,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,696.23/2,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.26

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