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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.48, 3,089.30 and 1,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.48, 3,089.30 and 1,243.94 is: 1,716.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.48 : 3,089.30 = 1,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.48/3,089.30 = 1,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.48x = 3,089.30 × 1,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.48x = 3,842,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,882.18/2,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.74

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