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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.86, 3,089.39 and 1,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.86, 3,089.39 and 1,243.97 is: 1,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.86 : 3,089.39 = 1,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.86/3,089.39 = 1,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.86x = 3,089.39 × 1,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.86x = 3,843,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,109.98/2,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.55

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