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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.89, 3,089.69 and 1,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.89, 3,089.69 and 1,244.28 is: 1,717.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.89 : 3,089.69 = 1,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.89/3,089.69 = 1,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.89x = 3,089.69 × 1,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.89x = 3,844,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,439.47/2,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.12

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