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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.24, 3,090.08 and 1,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.24, 3,090.08 and 1,244.48 is: 1,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.24 : 3,090.08 = 1,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.24/3,090.08 = 1,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.24x = 3,090.08 × 1,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.24x = 3,845,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,542.76/2,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.34

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