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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.66, 3,089.97 and 1,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.66, 3,089.97 and 1,307.34 is: 1,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.66 : 3,089.97 = 1,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.66/3,089.97 = 1,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.66x = 3,089.97 × 1,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.66x = 4,039,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,641.38/2,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.49

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