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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.67, 3,089.00 and 1,243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.67, 3,089.00 and 1,243.92 is: 1,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.67 : 3,089.00 = 1,243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.67/3,089.00 = 1,243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.67x = 3,089.00 × 1,243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.67x = 3,842,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,483.57/2,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.41

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