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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.74, 3,089.50 and 1,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.74, 3,089.50 and 1,354.40 is: 1,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.74 : 3,089.50 = 1,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.74/3,089.50 = 1,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.74x = 3,089.50 × 1,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.74x = 4,184,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,399.97/2,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.09

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