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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.62, 3,089.46 and 1,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.62, 3,089.46 and 1,244.24 is: 1,717.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.62 : 3,089.46 = 1,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.62/3,089.46 = 1,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.62x = 3,089.46 × 1,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.62x = 3,844,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,029.71/2,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.14

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