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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.02, 3,089.93 and 1,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.02, 3,089.93 and 1,244.38 is: 1,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.02 : 3,089.93 = 1,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.02/3,089.93 = 1,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.02x = 3,089.93 × 1,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.02x = 3,845,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,047.09/2,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.29

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