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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.47, 3,089.10 and 1,243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.47, 3,089.10 and 1,243.86 is: 1,716.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.47 : 3,089.10 = 1,243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.47/3,089.10 = 1,243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.47x = 3,089.10 × 1,243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.47x = 3,842,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,407.93/2,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.53

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