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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.16, 3,090.18 and 1,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.16, 3,090.18 and 1,244.44 is: 1,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.16 : 3,090.18 = 1,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.16/3,090.18 = 1,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.16x = 3,090.18 × 1,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.16x = 3,845,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,543.60/2,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.40

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