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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.83, 3,089.64 and 1,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.83, 3,089.64 and 1,244.15 is: 1,716.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.83 : 3,089.64 = 1,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.83/3,089.64 = 1,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.83x = 3,089.64 × 1,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.83x = 3,843,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,953.94/2,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.95

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