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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.32, 3,090.28 and 1,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.32, 3,090.28 and 1,244.60 is: 1,717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.32 : 3,090.28 = 1,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.32/3,090.28 = 1,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.32x = 3,090.28 × 1,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.32x = 3,846,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,162.49/2,239.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.56

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