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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.45, 3,090.48 and 1,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.45, 3,090.48 and 1,244.82 is: 1,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.45 : 3,090.48 = 1,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.45/3,090.48 = 1,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.45x = 3,090.48 × 1,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.45x = 3,847,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,084.35/2,239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.87

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