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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.46, 3,089.48 and 1,294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.46, 3,089.48 and 1,294.11 is: 1,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.46 : 3,089.48 = 1,294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.46/3,089.48 = 1,294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.46x = 3,089.48 × 1,294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.46x = 3,998,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,120.49/2,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.11

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