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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.17, 3,090.17 and 1,244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.17, 3,090.17 and 1,244.47 is: 1,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.17 : 3,090.17 = 1,244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.17/3,090.17 = 1,244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.17x = 3,090.17 × 1,244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.17x = 3,845,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,619.25/2,239.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.43

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