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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.21, 3,089.84 and 1,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.21, 3,089.84 and 1,244.36 is: 1,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.21 : 3,089.84 = 1,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.21/3,089.84 = 1,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.21x = 3,089.84 × 1,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.21x = 3,844,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,873.30/2,239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.07

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