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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.55, 3,090.58 and 1,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.55, 3,090.58 and 1,244.80 is: 1,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.55 : 3,090.58 = 1,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.55/3,090.58 = 1,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.55x = 3,090.58 × 1,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.55x = 3,847,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,153.98/2,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.82

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