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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.45, 3,089.30 and 1,354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.45, 3,089.30 and 1,354.74 is: 1,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.45 : 3,089.30 = 1,354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.45/3,089.30 = 1,354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.45x = 3,089.30 × 1,354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.45x = 4,185,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,198.28/2,238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.69

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