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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.40, 3,090.34 and 1,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.40, 3,090.34 and 1,244.68 is: 1,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.40 : 3,090.34 = 1,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.40/3,090.34 = 1,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.40x = 3,090.34 × 1,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.40x = 3,846,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,484.39/2,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.64

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