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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.81, 3,089.64 and 1,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.81, 3,089.64 and 1,244.33 is: 1,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.81 : 3,089.64 = 1,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.81/3,089.64 = 1,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.81x = 3,089.64 × 1,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.81x = 3,844,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,516.29/2,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.21

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